Parental Questions for Shepherd University

Please note that this section is still under construction.

 

What are Shepherd’s Student Life policies?

A copy of the Student Handbook can be found in Adobe Acrobat format here.

Should my child live on campus?

Coming soon!

What are the policies that must be adhered to when my child is living on campus?

Coming soon!

What should my student bring to college?

http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp

http://www.printablechecklists.com/checklist7a.shtml (printable packing checklist)

More Links

http://www.collegeparents.org/

· Information on scholarships and other ways to help pay for college;

· Getting the most out of large classes;

· An overview of federal grants, work-study and loans;

· The college visit, a time to explore;

· Student health risks and related updates;

· Credit cards and your students;

· Educational tax credits and deductions;

· Selecting a college for students with learning disabilities;

· Eight ways to help pay for college;

· Supplemental instruction to help students survive killer courses;

· And early college programs for gifted students.

http://www.parentsuccess.com/collegekeys.php (seems to be a helpful book for college students and their parents to purchase)

http://www.collegexpress.com/collegesearch/default.asp (site contains information to help chose a college, helps with questions and problems with admissions, and financial aid. There are also separate links for parents and students to view information)

http://www.jobweb.com/default.aspx (offers tips for parents to help with choosing a major, double major, GPA, marketable skills, leadership, experience, graduation, grad school, taking time off, and using college career services)

http://www.4classnotes.com/college_tip_page.html (This site is geared more towards the actual student,

http://mycollegeoptions.com/index.asp (great site that offers links find a college that is right of you, research a specific college, scholarships, and college tips. Student tips link is excellent. Offers tips on how to select a college, getting in, success as a freshman, the campus visit, choosing a major, paying, and what parents should know about the college choice)

http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/article/0,3708,710-714-0-21384,00.html (Tips for traveling to and from college)

http://www.supercollege.com/channel.cfm?loc=6&cart=1 (For parents: tips and strategies, admissions, college visits, financial aid, SAT, ACT, etc.)

http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/article/0,3708,715-719-0-21426,00.html (Comparing loans: Tips and Advice)

http://www.thefamilycorner.com/education/jitters.shtml (Tips on Reducing first year jitters)

http://www.guideforparents.com/