In order to be fully involved in campus life, most students want and need to be on campus. This takes money. This is a prime opportunity for a double win. The family receives more aid, while a parent and a child attend college. Many parents did not plan on attending college concurrently with their children, but realize this is a blessing in disguise.
Parents can enroll in any school that participates in the federal aid program.
This can be anything from a Ph.D. to a vocational school as long as it is leading to a degree or credential. Minimum course requirements are six semester hours for at least one semester. Parents who have not completed high school may still be admitted to an open admission college depending upon age. Older students can often receive discounts. Parents who can attend the same school as their college bound child may be able to negotiate a family discount and receive aid.