| Set up a shared calendar for the parent and student. | | | | care. |
| You might consider a Google calendar or something | | | | Supply of prescription drugs |
| similar. | | | | Small medicine kit with band aids, antiseptic cream, |
| Reminders | | | | peroxide |
| Long term projects | | | | Small file box with file folders and the system already |
| Visits | | | | set up for managing their business papers. |
| Holidays | | | | Book receipts |
| Discussion of the Monthly Budget. Be specific. | | | | School receipts |
| What is the weekly allowance? | | | | Loan Paper work |
| What is the expectation if they run out of money? | | | | Bank/ATM receipts |
| What is the back up plan? | | | | Address book with important phone numbers and |
| What constitutes a financial emergency? | | | | addresses. Keep in file box. |
| What are the consequences of poor money | | | | Discuss what the expectation is for holidays. When |
| management? | | | | do you see each other again? This is good to lessen |
| A debit card should be set up for parents to transfer | | | | homesickness. |
| funds. | | | | Decide on a meal plan. You might start with the |
| A schedule is determined for regular communication. | | | | minimum number of meals. Some kids use the plan, |
| Who calls who? | | | | some don't. It is a good begin with a minimum of one |
| The cell phone plan reviewed. | | | | meal a day. |
| Computer and supplies are in good order. A copy of | | | | Initially, take only the basics to school and buy what |
| maintenance agreement should go with the student. | | | | the student needs after arrival. Expect space to be |
| Identify where repairs or problems can be resolved | | | | limited. |
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| Health Insurance is discussed. Make sure the student | | | | your college student. There is another free download |
| has a health card and knows how to access medical | | | | of college essentials for the College Student. |