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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well the applications have been reviewed and my DC is excited about one of his choices and is about to put a deposit on his choice.  So now it is time to think about how we manage the practicalities of his college years.  I wecome advice on what parents of a new college Freshman should know such as:

How do we decide which meal plan--set number of meals per week, Flex Dollars, or a combination?
My DC will have personal expenses in addition to tuition., books, room and board--how is reasonable for us to contribute and how should we do so
Should we add our son to a credit card?
How do we continue to get access to his academic performance in real time?  And Should we?
What other practical advice would you give us? [/quote]

For meal plan, how much does he eat? If athlete/alot, go for full 21 plan. If kid is unlikely to make it for breakfast or wants to use points on cafes etc, do one with more flexibility.  Many campuses require a certain level of meal plan for freshmen,  but there should be a few options.

Ours hasn't gotten a cc yet. Uses bank card, and it's been fine, but she should apply for her own in the next year or so just to start building credit.

Academic performance is his business,  even if you are paying the bills. Advisors,  profs, deans will not talk to parents about it. If you want info, ask your kid!

Other advice: shop for dorm stuff before August! I kept an eye on Amazon for xl sheets, mattress top, kettle, etc through spring and got some good deals in spring. Target folding chair  was super cheap in July and gone in Aug. Avoid the closest Target or Walmart on move in weekend. Or, order ahead for pick up.

Congrats![/quote]

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