This content is part of a paid collaboration. ALL VIEWS ARE OUR OWN! College students should focus on studying- not on how to pay for their education. For our Florida familias- be sure to secure your child’s future with one of the many affordable plans from Florida Prepaid College Savings – Open Enrollment 2021 ends… [Read More]
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Prepaid College Savings Plans Matter More Than Ever NOTE: THIS IS A COMPENSATED PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA PREPAID PLANS BUT AS ALWAYS, ALL OPINIONS ARE OUR OWN. If the year 2020 and its ensuing Covid-19 Pandemic has taught families one thing- it would have to be – to be ready for the unexpected. Many young parents… [Read More]
[Video] 7 Facts About 2016-2017 Florida Prepaid College Plans (and Promo Code Inside!)
If I am passionate about anything, it’s an education for all our youth because education levels the playing field and allows us all the opportunity to compete in life. Our Los Tweens & Teens team is excited to share important information for Florida families about higher education being more accessible than ever! We recommed: College… [Read More]
5 Tips to Get Teens Ready for Cooking their Own Meals at College
Between classes and exams, college years are a pack of fun, but they aren’t exactly a byword for delicious food. With the bliss of mom’s cooking left back home, teen have to either settle for bland campus grubs or start cooking your own meals, which can be a tough task for a first-time uni-based chef…. [Read More]
[Infographic] 5 Legal Tips You and Your Teen Need to Know Before Going to College
Sending your children off to college can be a joyous occasion, but as all parents know, it can also be a bit terrifying. From signing lease agreements, to applying for student loans, to paying for utilities, to dealing with landlords, college students will encounter a wide range of unfamiliar legal interactions. There are many legal obstacles… [Read More]
Could Massive Open Online Courses be an Alternative to College Degrees?
Technology in education is not a new concept. Educational CD rooms have existed for over 20 years. Touch screen monitors, internet labs and online grading systems are pretty much the norm these days in schools and colleges. We also see most universities offering hybrid programs that include all or partial courses online, entire departments dedicated… [Read More]
Florida PrePaid Open Enrollment- A Plan for the Near
DISCLAIMER: The Florida PrePaid College Board is a Promotional Partner of Los Tweens & Teens. However, as always, all views are 100% our own. We believe in Education. It’s that simple. Our Los Tweens & Teens content creators team consistently develops content that helps you guide your growing kids from a variety of education angles… [Read More]
[VIDEO] Michelle Obama Launches BetterMakeRoom.org to Help Teens's College Process
As part of her Reach Higher initiative, the First Lady is announcing a new public awareness campaign, Better Make Room, to target Generation Z, or young people ages 14-19, to celebrate a debt-free education, change the national conversation, and reach students directly where they are and give them a space to create content while also… [Read More]
Applications Open for Colgate's College Grants for Hispanic High School Seniors
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate announced its second year partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to launch the company’s annual Haz la U™ educational grant program now in its seventh year. To promote the importance of education among Latinos, the company will support the HHF’s Youth Awards program through its Community Service… [Read More]
From Home to Dorm: 5 Ways you can Prepare your Teen for Life on their Own
Is your teen headed to the dorms this year or the next? With the rate of Latino high school graduates enrolling in college surpassing that of whites, it’s likely that they’re moving into the dorms more frequently too (source: Pew Hispanic Center). The transition to life on their own can be a little daunting, from… [Read More]