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The Office of Financial Aid offers tips and resources for families applying for aid for the 2024–25 academic year.

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ experts share insight about majors — and suggestions for supporting your student as they make decisions about their academic focus.

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ’s residential life staff members share insight and advice on the ins and outs of housing selection to help you in conversations with your student.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is undergoing major changes for 2024–25. Learn more about the upcoming changes in the financial aid application process and how to prepare.

Tips on helping your student to rest and rejuvenate after a challenging semester

Students don’t come pre-programmed knowing how to navigate college. ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ’s new required Living and Learning Workshops (LLWs), which take place on Fridays, introduce first-year students to liberal arts topics, skills, and ways of learning.

Whether fall break means returning home for a few days, or staying on campus, it’s a great time for students to take inventory, recharge, and prepare for the next chunk of the semester.

Tips for supporting your student through problems

Membership in a fraternity or sorority comes with specific training requirements, as well as support. Families of new members may wish to understand more about this experience and will want to be familiar with ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ's expectations of members.

College is an exciting time for many reasons, for both students and their families. It can also be overwhelming. Following some guidelines will help your student succeed and grow.