Parent Guide

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Helping your student with financial aid

By IDS staff · Thursday, July 12,2018 7:32 p.m.

Making the money work for school can sometimes be hard.

An introduction to the IU Police Department

By Cameron Drummond · Thursday, July 5,2018 1:29 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student spoke with IUPD Chief Laury Flint to learn more about the department and how students should stay safe.

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What to do and where to go in Bloomington

By Murphy Wheeler · Tuesday, June 26,2018 12:38 a.m.

The Indiana Daily Student asked the IU Visitor Information Center and the Bloomington Visitors Center for recommendations about what visiting parents should check out during their time in Bloomington.

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2018 Parents Survival Guide: Words of advice

By IDS staff · Thursday, June 21,2018 1:35 p.m.

Different leaders from around campus share words of advice with parents of incoming students.

College packing 101

By Noelle Friel · Monday, June 18,2018 2:01 p.m.

Here's a helpful guide to help you pack all your college essentials.

Resources for keeping up with your student’s new home

Monday, June 18,2018 1:41 p.m.

Here are a few ways you can keep track of life in Bloomington without relying on your child to tell you.

Scholarships to receive from IU

By IDS staff · Sunday, June 17,2018 2:33 p.m.

There are several scholarships your student can and should apply for while at IU.

Parents Q&A with arts editor Hannah Reed

By Hannah Reed · Saturday, June 9,2018 12:24 p.m.

Arts editor Hannah Reed talks with her parents, Michelle and Dave, about how they're financially managing to put three kids through IU.

IDS recommendations on what to bring to IU

By IDS staff · Tuesday, June 5,2018 1:56 p.m.

Here is what the IDS recommends your student brings to IU.

Younger sibling Q&A with arts editor Hannah Reed

By Hannah Reed · Tuesday, June 5,2018 1:41 p.m.

Arts editor Hannah Reed talks to her younger brother about the difficulties of having siblings leave for college.

Ways to help your homesick student

By IDS staff · Tuesday, June 5,2018 1:38 p.m.

Here are some ways to help your student adjust to life away from home.

Letter from the editor: 2018 Parents Survival Guide

By Cameron Drummond · Tuesday, June 5,2018 1:34 p.m.

We want to take this opportunity to welcome you, the parents, to the IU community through our Parents Survival Guide.

Questions? Quench your curiosity with these resources

Tuesday, June 5,2018 1:32 p.m.

There are many resources for students on campus, but plenty of organizations are there for parents, too.

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