Parent Information Session on College Planning

Your child has (almost) earned their high school diploma, and you’re thinking together about what comes next? Of course, you want to support your child as best as possible through this important step. But perhaps you have questions of your own?

Our staff at the Study Information Coordination Office will be happy to answer them at a joint parents’ evening hosted by the Universities of Mannheim and Heidelberg. They’ll present the respective degree programs and the application and admissions processes, and address specific questions from a parent’s perspective, such as:

• My child doesn’t know what to study—how can I best support them?
• What’s it like to be a college student today?
• Is a bachelor’s degree enough? When and why does it make sense to pursue a master’s degree?
• How can my child successfully apply for a spot in a degree program?
• What should you do if a university application is rejected?
• What’s the difference between a college and a university?
• How much does college cost? How long do students receive child benefits? How can you finance your college education?
• What housing options are available for students?