Talking to your child isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to talking about college. Here’s some advice to help you and your family better communicate throughout your child’s college search process...
Parent Resources
College Planning Checklist for Parents
It’s tough. Your kid—the one who still looks a lot like that middle schooler they were a few years ago—is going to be applying to college soon. If you’re wondering how in the world the two of you will make it to move-in...
How to Help Your Child Choose a College: A Parent’s Guide to College Decisions
You’ve guided your child through so many of life’s turns. Now it looks like they’re heading toward the biggest one so far—deciding where to go to college. Should you race up to them and take the wheel? Should you close...
Illinois Safety Resources
At Illinois, we take your safety seriously. You deserve to study, socialize, work, and play in an environment where you feel secure. As part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s emphasis on student...
What is FAFSA? Your questions, answered.
Student finances, thy name is FAFSA. But what is FAFSA, exactly, and why is it so important to your finances as a college student? In this article, we hope to lessen the mystery and potential anxiety surrounding FAFSA...
How to Choose a College: 5 Ways to Narrow Your Search
You might be thinking, “There are a thousand schools I could go to. How in the world am I going to choose just one?” It’s tough! A lot of great colleges and universities across the globe excel in their...
How Much Will 4 Years of College Cost?
It’s no secret that college is expensive. But how much does it actually cost? Oftentimes, the price listed on a college website isn’t actually the amount you’ll pay. Several factors play into the cost of college...
50 Questions to Ask on a College Visit
College visits can be overwhelming. You may step foot on your first-ever tour with no idea how to get the most out of it, what you should pay attention to, or what questions to ask. We don’t want you to feel that way...
How to Find and Use a Net Price Calculator or Financial Aid Calculator to Estimate Your College Financial Aid
We know money is a big concern when applying to college. You have to consider the cost of each institution you’re interested in attending, fill out applications for financial aid, and try to find a way to begin setting...
How many colleges should I apply to? Your college search questions, answered.
The time has come, and the wait is over. You're about to start applying to colleges!
“What Should I Major In?” Here’s How to Choose a College Major
Choosing one of the many college majors out there can be a huge source of anxiety. Maybe you have a gut feeling about what you want to study in college. Maybe your gut is telling you to start heading toward the ice...
Are You Ready For It? Let’s Talk About the Meaning of the Illinois Reputation
“Reputation” is a word with many layers; while not quite the mouthful that the “University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign” is, it carries a similar feeling of importance, a sense of permanence, and maybe even a...
How to Get a College Application Fee Waiver
Applying to colleges can be overwhelming. Not only are you busy writing essays and filling out forms, but you also have to keep in mind the amount of money necessary to apply to all of the schools on your list. If the...
