F&Mily Newsletter
F&M’s Navigation Through the FAFSA Challenges
The delays, frustrations and challenges of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have been heavily publicized, as recently as a Sept. 26 article from Inside Higher Ed. While F&M was not immune to obstacles associated with FAFSA...
Advising Matters: Notes from a Faculty Adviser
At this time of year, it’s common to walk down the hall of one of our classroom buildings in Keiper or Harris Hall and see that all the professors’ office doors are open. Inside each office sits a faculty adviser and a student. What are they...
Care Corner: Returning to Campus
Whether your student is setting off for their first semester in college or returning to F&M after a restful summer break, they may be experiencing some anxiety about their transition from home to campus. Here are some tips to help ease your student’s...
Care Corner: Sleep
A good night of sleep is one of the most critical factors for student success, yet it is often the most overlooked. If your student is having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, has daytime sleepiness, or experiences other sleep disturbances,...
Care Corner: Peer-Based Programs for Students
As parents, do you ever feel as though your student takes their friends’ advice more seriously than yours? Turns out, that’s completely normal for this developmental stage, and it can reap some really good results for students.
Care Corner: Grief & the Holidays
Grief and loss are a reality of life. All of us will lose someone close to us at some point in our lives. For students who have lost a family member or a friend, the holidays can be an especially stressful time. Check out these ways you can support...