As a parent of a prospective or incoming Freshman or Transfer student, we know you’ve got lots of questions. At Montclair State University, we want to help parents stay in the loop while fostering your child’s sense of independence. We hope that you will find the information contained in this section to be helpful, informative, and useful as you and your child make the transition to college life at Montclair State University.

To get started, please visit the useful links located in the navigation box at right.  Via these links, you will be able to learn more about costs and scholarships, financial aid, safety and support services, important deadlines, visiting the campus, and what to do once your child has been accepted. 

We encourage parents and students to work together during this transition phase, but it is important to recognize that, as an incoming college student, the law requires that your child be the privileged point of contact for all Admissions-related information.  To learn more about Student Privacy Rights, please read about FERPA.

Transitioning isn’t all about making the move to campus or switching gears either.  To learn more about helping your child through the college admissions process (and all of the implications that go along with it), check out the valuable articles by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) or their helpful list of books.