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Parents

Students

We are here to help not only your student, but you as well. We are also available if you just need someone to listen. Parent(s) or guardian(s) of Robinson Scholars are expected to demonstrate support for their child's participation in the program whenever possible. They should acknowledge requirements within the program and demonstrate understanding of the expectations of their child. Parents and/or guardians have the responsibility for ensuring proper nutrition, study time and school attendance behaviors for their children. Periodically, programs to assist parents and/or guardians in mentoring their own children will be offered, and parents and/or guardians are expected to participate if at all possible.

 

Parent Workshop Series

Our goal is to ultimately increase the percentage of Robinson Scholars who remain at the University of Kentucky to complete a baccalaureate degree by increasing the level of "college knowledge" for their parents and guardians. This will be approached by educating parents about college terminology and practices that will help them make well informed decisions in regards to their child's education.

Download the parent workshop overview (DOC).

Financial Aid

Robinson Scholars must file a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. FAFSAs for 2008-2009 school year will be available in January 2008. Priority deadline for incoming freshmen is February 15, 2008. The Robinson Scholars Program will conduct a financial aid workshop for high school seniors and their parents. Priority deadline for returning college students is April 1, 2008.

For more information check out these Links to Financial Aid Offices:

Parents Resources

Sending your child off to a college hours away can be a scary and disorienting feeling. You don't know much about the campus or the city in which your child will now call home. The most effective way to combat those feelings is to get involved—don't just sit on the sidelines, get out there, get information and take an active interest in your child's college education.

Now, that being said, there is a right way and a wrong way to be involved. We aren':t suggesting that you show up on your child's doorstep every weekend wanting to "hang out" or call them five times a day just to see what they're up to. One of the best ways to get involved is with the UK Parents Association, a valuable resource when UK parents need help or have questions. The UK Parents Association keeps parents connected to UK and to what's happening on campus and in the Lexington community. Check out their website to get more information on how you can get involved.

At the high school level, it is your responsibility to encourage and motivate your students, providing the tools for their success. While this may be difficult at times, the following information and support tools should be able to provide help and guidance.

Improving Study Habits:

Parenting Tips and Other Tools:

Continuing your own education:

NOTE: The Robinson Scholars Program is not responsible for the content of any of the outside links provided in these pages.

Making the Transition to College

The Robinson Scholars Program is devoted to making the transition for your students to college the easiest, smoothest possible. We realize that this is a difficult time, not only for Scholars, but also for their parents. It is hard for parents to find the balance between letting go of their child and being supportive without being intrusive. Below are some ideas that parents can use to ease the transition.

Talk to your child about going to college and making good choices before they go

Parents have the single largest impact on their children. By discussing issues before they arise, you are opening the lines of communication with your student, and they will come to you for advice later.

Visit campus

Schedule a visit to UK campus to explore what UK has to offer. UK provides tour through William T. Young Library, Residence Halls, and The Johnson Center. An online campus tour is also available. Click here to schedule a visit to UK.

About UK

Interested in knowing more about UK and the Lexington area? Check out these helpful links at the for parents page.

WARNING: Some Web sites to which these materials provide links for the convenience of users are not managed by the University of Kentucky. The university does not review, control or take responsibility for the contents of those sites.