Child Going Across The Country To College? 4 Steps To Make The Transition Easier

If your child is getting ready to head off to college in another state, it's time to start thinking about the long-distance move. There's a lot of work that goes into sending a child off to college. If you've never sent a child off to college before, the process can be even more confusing and stressful. Here are four steps you can take that will take some of the work and confusion out of the move.

Rent a Storage Unit

Now that your child is going away to college, the first thing you want to do is rent a storage unit, especially if you plan on using their room while they're away. A storage unit will give you the space you need to store their belongings until they're ready to use them again. It's also a great way to store those keepsakes they've collected over the years.

Hire a Moving Company

If your child is going to go to college out of state, you need to hire long distance movers. Hiring a moving company will take the work and the worry out of the process, and make the transition go more smoothly.

First, the moving company will take care of all the loading and unloading of your child's belongings. Second, your child will be able to take their time on their drive to college. Finally, if you plan on traveling with your child, you can turn the trip into a family vacation.

In most cases, the moving company will have other stops to make along the way, which will give you time to have an enjoyable drive and arrive right around the time that your child's belongings are delivered.

Get the Apartment Keys in Advance

If you've rented an apartment for your child to use while they're away at college, make sure you get the keys in advance. Having the keys in advance will give your child the opportunity to start setting things up before the moving company arrives with their belongings.

Purchase a Prepaid Debit Card

If you're going to be sending money to your child while they're away at college, it's a good idea to invest in a prepaid debit card. Sending your child to college with a prepaid debit card will allow you to reload it with cash whenever they're running low. Not only that, but it will allow you and your child to keep track of expenditures.

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