Documents your kid needs when going away to College
Preparing a college student for life away from home involves more than packing and tuition. Learn about important documents, including Power of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directive, HIPAA Authorization, and FERPA Release, and why having them prepared before an emergency can help. Struck Apostille and Notary Solutions provides mobile notary services throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Sheri Struck, Notary Public
8/19/20261 min read
Sending your child off to college is an exciting milestone—and an important time for parents and students to think about what happens if an unexpected situation arises.
Once a student turns 18, parents may no longer automatically be able to access their medical, financial, or educational information, even if they continue to pay tuition and provide financial support.
Before your student leaves for college, families may want to discuss the following important documents with a qualified attorney:
Power of Attorney – May allow a parent or another trusted adult to assist with certain financial or legal matters when the student is unable to handle them personally.
Advance Health Care Directive – Allows the student to designate someone to make health care decisions on their behalf if they become unable to communicate or make those decisions themselves.
HIPAA Authorization – May give medical providers permission to share certain health information with the people the student has designated.
FERPA Release – May give a college or university permission to discuss certain educational records with a parent or another authorized individual.
Having the appropriate documents in place can be especially valuable if your college student experiences an accident, serious illness, medical emergency, or other unexpected situation while away from home.
Every student's circumstances are different, so families should consult with a qualified attorney to determine which documents are appropriate and how they should be prepared.
Once your documents are prepared, Struck Apostille and Notary Solutions can help with the notarization of required signatures, including convenient mobile notary service.
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