Parents' Corner

Parents: GCU Answers Your Questions About College!

During the upcoming summer months, students all over the country will be preparing for their first semester of college. Dorm supplies will be purchased, financial plans will be arranged, textbooks...

Posted on March 27, 2017
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GCU Campus Eats

As you and your student prepare for their first year of college, you will feel a range of emotions, including excitement and nervousness. At GCU, we strive to ease your nervousness and provide your...
Posted on March 06, 2017
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GCU and Campus Safety

For our Lopes, Grand Canyon University becomes a home away from home. Campus is where students form a new family with fellow Lopes, grow and experience the independent GCU college life. While students...
Posted on January 12, 2017
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Homeschool Boom: 5 Homeschooling Trends to Watch in 2017

It seems homeschooling has become more and more popular over the last few years. The number of families choosing to educate their children at home has grown more in the last 10 years than it has over...
Posted on December 29, 2016
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Funding Your Student’s College Education

As the price tag to attend college increases, so does a family’s financial concern over the ability to pay for a college education. According to College Board, a mission-driven not-for-profit...
Posted on December 05, 2016
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Explore the Great Outdoors with Your Student

I think my mother was on to something when I was a kid by telling us to “Go outside and play” whenever we were not eating, sleeping, studying or doing chores. I have fond memories of exploring the...
Posted on December 01, 2016
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The College Search: 4 Tips to Help Your Student

When your child heads toward high school graduation and enters the next chapter titled “College,” it can be a hybrid experience of sadness and excitement. You may feel anxious about your child leaving...
Posted on October 13, 2016
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GCU’s Glossary of Terms: Understanding the College Application and Enrollment Process

GCU understands that the college application and enrollment process can be complicated for parents and students. The following GCU glossary of common terms and acronyms can help your family navigate...
Posted on March 24, 2016
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The Cost of College: How to Help Finance Higher Education

The value of a college education is immeasurable. A college education serves as a lifetime investment providing a college student with lifelong memories, a wide range of learning experiences and a...
Posted on February 20, 2016
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GCU Commits to Safety for Students and the Community

Grand Canyon University empathizes with a parent seeking peace of mind as their child leaves for college. It’s an exciting, yet uneasy experience for parents—which is why at GCU, safety is a top...
Posted on December 22, 2015
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