Parents and Families

In the Know

In the Know is a free monthly e-newsletter full of useful articles that help families connect with UC Davis during their students' undergraduate experience.

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Select articles from previous In the Know issues are below.

FAFSA written on a notebook

FAFSA Simplification

With the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application opening on December 31st, 2023, filling out the FAFSA is at the top of many families' to-do lists. But before you sit down and fill out the application, it is important to know all of the changes occurring to the FAFSA for the 2024-25 aid year, so that you and your student know what to expect.  
photo of a classroom at UC Davis. Students are seated in a lecture style room and the photo is focused on two students facing each other and conversing

Keeping in Communication with your Student: Reflecting on Fall Quarter to Start Winter Quarter Strong  

  • by Erika Reynolds, assistant director of Residential Academics, Student Housing and Dining Services
This is the third part of a series where we highlight part of the academic transition your student might be experiencing and questions you can ask your student to help support them. This month we will focus on reflecting on fall quarter to start winter quarter strong.
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