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The 2027–28 FAFSA is open. Here is what changed this year, which tax year it uses, and a step-by-step plan for filing accurately and early.

Practical advice for college freshmen on time management, getting involved, connecting with professors, using campus resources, budgeting, roommates, and building habits that last all four years.

Transition stress for the college-bound student is normal. Learn the signs, how to prepare before move-in, ways to manage anxiety and homesickness in the first weeks, and when to seek professional help.

How parents can teach a college freshman financial responsibility: setting expectations, building a workable budget, understanding credit and student debt, earning income, and learning from small mistakes.

A practical guide for parents on saying goodbye to your child on the first day of college: how to prepare for move-in day, what to say, how long to stay, and how to handle the quiet afterward.

The most common mistakes made by college freshmen — from poor budgeting and skipped classes to procrastination and not asking for help — plus practical ways students and parents can avoid them.