Research Guides: Parents &amp; Families: Articles & Sites

Grants, Scholarships & Aid

Office of Financial Aid
VCU Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services: links and information on grants, scholarships, federal work-study, loans, Veteran's benefits, and more.
Federal Student Aid | U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid (FSA) provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.
Find Scholarships
Find and apply for wide variety of scholarships.

Richmond, VA

Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is a diverse cultural city surrounded by historic neighborhoods, parks and a thriving James River. The city has consistently ranked among "Best Places to Live and Work in America" in several national publications. Learn more about Richmond's cultural life, history and places to live online.

VCU - All About Richmond

There is a lot of helpful information available to aid students and parents in the transition to college. If you have specific questions not answered by the information collected here, please don't hesitate to contact Cabell Library.

Transitioning to College

Need tips for navigating college? Ask VCU’s orientation leaders
Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU News
Adjusting to College
NC State
Adjusting to College Life
UC San Diego
Helping freshmen succeed: Tips from college advisers
Washington Post
For Parents: Adjusting to College, A Brief Guide and Frequently Asked Questions for Parents of Students with Disabilities
American Psychological Association
Managing College Transitions: A Guide For Parents
Psychology Today
Parents’ Survival Guide: Put Down the Phone, Leave Them Alone
Boston University
12 Perfect Things to Put in a Care Package for Your Favorite College Student
Money.com
How to Decide If You Should Rent Your College Textbooks
About.com
Economics Of Buying Vs Renting A Textbook
Intelligent Economist
Making the Transition to College
McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, Princeton University

Time & Stress Managment

You can help your student be proactive in their mental and physical well being. These links below are a good place to start.

Stress Management
VCU: The Wellness Resource Center
Sleep
VCU: The Wellness Resource Center
Self-Care
VCU: The Wellness Resource Center
Managing Your Time
Dartmouth College: Academic Skills Center
Managing Stress
University of Georgia: University Health Center
Study Skills & Time Management Research Guide
VCU Libraries has many electronic and print resources on time and stress management. Learn more about them by checking out this guide. VCU students, staff & faculty have full access to all e-books via their VCU eID.