Helpful Websites for Parents & Families
College Parents of America, www.collegeparents.org

College Parents of America is a national membership association that advocates for parents of college students.

College Parenting Magazine, http://www.collegeparenting.com/

College Parent Magazine provides parents of college and college-bound students information about issues such as financial aid, admissions, campus life, and more.

Free Application for Federal Student Aids (FAFSA), http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

The FAFSA website is where students complete and submit the FAFSA form. It provides step-by-step instructions on completing the financial aid application process.

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid, http://www.finaid.org/parents/

This site provides information for parents on financing your student’s college education.

Georgia College 411, http://www.gacollege411.org/

GAcollege411 is an online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan to finance higher education. GAcollege411 offers information about colleges, universities, and technical colleges in Georgia.

Preparing Your Child for College, http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/index.html

This online resource booklet from the Department of Education covers information on financing college and preparing your student for college.