Therefore, it makes sense that they consult those significant others upon whom they will depend for financial assistance when the bills start coming in. Second , there is the factor of support. Making the decision about which school to go to is a complex decision filled with much emotion. Students will ask themselves numerous questions with loads of emotional content. Their decision will impact the family for years to come.
Debt is only one factor.
There will be much time devoted to research, visits, applications, finances, and pleasing themselves and others. Students need to know that their parents will stick with them through thick and thin. The lines of communication therefore, must be open from early on in the process, to the time of the ultimate decision, and even after the decision has been made. 1. Be open to discussion when the student wishes to talk. This must come from the student rather than from parents.