<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”45px|20px|45px|20px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” inline_fonts=”Verdana” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Just as leaving home to attend college is a big step for teens, it is also a huge change for parents. You may wonder how your student is spending his or her time or why the phone isn\u2019t ringing. It\u2019s totally understandable that you are a bit worried about the whole process and have a lot of questions. We\u2019ve compiled this list of tough questions that parents likely have when their students are choosing a college.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Again, only the family can make this choice, but there are a lot of important advantages to being on the same campus for four years.\u00a0Many students feel that community college is the more economical choice, but transferring to a four-year university can add terms or years to a student\u2019s time in college, which can cancel out any initial savings. Plus, WOU offers lots of financial aid opportunities that make a four-year degree much more accessible and affordable.<\/p>\n There are many different ways to get money for college: money from the federal government, money from the state government, money from community organizations, jobs on campus, student loans, parent loans, scholarships and more. Families who are serious about saving money on college treat the process of finding financial assistance like a job; they work hard at exploring all opportunities.<\/p>\n Faculty members are invested in your student\u2019s success, so they are the first point of contact if trouble arises. But there are also multiple free tutoring services on campus such as the Writing Center, the Science Center, the Math Center and the Advising department. Ultimately, though, your student will be responsible for seeking help and achieving success.<\/p>\nAnswers to the questions swirling in your head<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How do I help<\/span> my student decide which college to attend?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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There are a lot of things to think about when choosing a college or university. The three main factors are academic programs, cost and location. The best choice will be a university that offers the major your student wants to study plus a broad enough range of programs that he or she can explore multiple options. Cost is always a huge factor, and only your family can know the best choice after expenses and financial aid are figured in. As far as location goes, WOU is \u201claundry distance\u201d from home, meaning it\u2019s far enough away from many Oregon cities that students can establish their own communities on campus but close enough that a students can go home once in a while to catch up on laundry.<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Should my student start at a four-year school or at a community college?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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How can we reduce the cost of college for our student?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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What if my student struggles with classes?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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My student is looking for a rigorous college education. Do you have anything that can help?<\/strong><\/h4>\n