Life Basics for College-Bound Kids
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Life basics for college-bound kids
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Discussing MONEY, HEALTH and INSURANCE BASICS can help college-bound kids manage classes, work and personal life.
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FINANCES
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(Text on Screen) Set a budget. List income sources and separate essentials from the nice-to-haves. A banking app can help track spending.
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Check for local branches of your bank, or open an account at a bank near campus.
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HEALTH
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Make sure vaccinations are up to date.
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Send copies of any relevant medical details with your student.
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Learn where college health services are and what’s available to students.
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INSURANCE
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Check that your car insurance covers your student. Set a maintenance schedule and locate a close-by mechanic for repairs.
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Verify the family health insurance policy extends to college kids.
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If your student lives on campus, they are probably covered by your homeowners/renters policy. But if they live off-campus, renters insurance is a must.
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Before your child heads to college, GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR STATE FARM AGENT.
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