Help Your Teen Get Some Essentials Before They Go to College
This holiday season, families can help teens save money for college and learn the they need for college — and life.
Offer Your Teen Cooking Lessons
Most freshmen have meal plans, but cooking can be a great way for teens to bond with other students and save money when they do move out of the dorms, experts say. Parents can discuss how to stock a pantry, save money on food and the differences between processed food and other varieties, and teach kids .
Encourage Family and Friends to Give Cash
Cash can seem impersonal but college is expensive and every dollar helps. Encourage family members to make monetary donations to a college savings account. Parents can and send out announcements to contributors when their teen reaches a college savings goal to help gift-givers feel more connected to the process.
Help Students Learn How to Budget
Teen savers have more . Parents who don’t feel equipped to teach their children good financial habits can hire a who is willing to sit with their teen for a few hours and turn to online sites to help teens learn everything from .
Give Self-Defense Classes
is a prominent issue on college campuses. Self-defense classes can be a fun way for teens to
Share the Gift of Credit
Good credit will come in handy when it’s time for teens to buy their first car or rent an apartment. Parents who have discussed proper money management can cosign a credit card to help and managing debt.
Provide a Calendar, Planner or App
Organization and time management are keys to college success. Buy your teens a student planner or a subscription to that allow them to sync their calendars across devices and learn about .
Hire Your Kid a Tutor
It’s not an exciting gift, but students who struggle academically in high school may have a more difficult time in college. A may help your teen get on track. Teens should know before they head to college.
Purchase a Set of Fitness Classes
Proper diet and exercise can help your teen and high school. Parents can buy a gym membership or a set of fitness classes to help students that they can take with them to campus.
Pay For Auto Repair Lessons
If your teen is going to have a car for his or her first year of college, take some time to talk to your kids about how to take care of their car, who to call for help and .
Fund Gift Cards
Gift cards are another way to stack up money for your teen to use to . Gift cards from credit card companies can also be used as an by teens in emergencies.
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