August is upon us and you may soon be sending children off to college (virtually or in person). If your child is age 18 or older, you and your child will need to take some simple steps so that, in the event of an emergency,...more
Now more than ever, during COVID-19, we need to have access to our student’s health and financial records. Many parents do not realize that once their child attains the age of 18 years old, they no longer have legal access to...more
As a result of COVID-19, institutions may expect to receive more requests from parents for records concerning their student. The following are some of the statues that may require release of such records....more
As you pack up extra-long twin sheets and the emergency credit card for your college-bound child, don’t forget to pack her legal documents. Though your high school graduate doesn’t seem too independent while you are still...more