Information for Parents - Helpful Links
UMass
Amherst - Office of Parent Services
The Office of Parent Services is the place you can turn to when you have a
question about the university, need help sorting out a problem or want advice
about how to handle a student issue.
Tips
from the College Board
All parents want to aid and protect their children. The best thing we can do
for our students, though, is teach them how to help themselves. Here are tips
for ways to help your student develop into a successful adult.
College
Parent Magazine
Dedicated to providing parents of college and college-bound students complete
and reliable information about important issues such as financial aid, admissions,
campus life, and more.
Lend
Support by Listening - Being a sounding board for your student
It's sometimes hard for parents to balance serving as a sounding board to assist
with a decision-making process versus making a decision for their student.
Here are some great tips.
