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How To Help Your Student Find a Church in College

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Hymnals in church pews. Finding a church home is an important part of your student's college experience. Discover what to look for in a church and ways your student can build relationships and grow in their faith beyond campus.

Posted in Spiritual Growth Student Life

Christian College Community: Faith, Friendships, and Campus Life

Thursday, October 22, 2026

As you help your student choose a college, it's important to consider more than academics and affordability. Who will influence your student during these formative years? A vibrant Christian community centered on the Word of God can foster lifelong friendships, strengthen your student's faith, and shape their college experience.

Posted in Spiritual Growth Student Life Why Christ Centered Higher Education

AI, Truth, and the Christian Mind with Rob McDole and Heidi St John

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Promotional graphic for a Heidi St. John podcast featuring special guest, Rob McDole. How can students use AI without outsourcing their thinking? Rob McDole shares how parents can help students approach AI with a biblical worldview, think critically, verify information, and use new technology with wisdom and discernment.

Posted in Academics Homeschool Spiritual Growth

College Affordability: 5 Questions for Families To Consider

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Founders Hall at Cedarville Unversity

Learn how to evaluate the affordability of a Christian college by looking beyond tuition. Explore key questions about scholarships, financial aid, student loans, graduation rates, total college costs, and the long-term value of your student’s education.

Posted in Admissions Affordability Financial Aid Why Christ Centered Higher Education

5 Ways To Save on College Costs

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Mother and daughter looking at the FAFSA website on laptop at the kitchen table. Learn five practical ways to save on college costs, including scholarships and grants, tuition block pricing, campus jobs, accelerated degree options, and online programs. Discover what parents should consider when comparing the cost and value of Christian colleges.

Posted in Affordability Financial Aid

Raising Kids Who Think Biblically in a Confused World with Rachel Kimble and Heidi St. John

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Promotional graphic for a Heidi St John podcast with special guest, Rachel Kimble

Learn how to help your student develop a biblical worldview, think critically, and prepare for life after high school. Rachel Kimble shares practical advice for homeschooling families on discipleship, discernment, choosing a Christian college, and dual enrollment.

Posted in Dual Enrollment Homeschool Spiritual Growth

FAFSA, Student Loans, and College Costs: A Parent’s Guide to Financial Aid

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Person using a calculator while reviewing financial documents and education costs.

Paying for college can be a stressful topic for parents and students alike. With so many financial aid options out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out what works best for your student and family.

Posted in Affordability Financial Aid

Calling Over Career: Helping Teens Decide with Jeff Reep and Heidi St. John

Friday, September 11, 2026

Discover practical ways to help your student choose a college major with confidence. Jeff Reep shares tips for exploring God-given gifts, career options, dual enrollment, and finding the right college fit.

Posted in Careers

How To Help Your Student Choose a College Major

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Help your student choose a college major by exploring their interests, strengths, career options, and resources for finding the right fit.

Posted in Academics Admissions

A Checklist for Choosing the Right College

Friday, August 28, 2026

collegebound sign Choosing a college can feel overwhelming! Use this checklist for choosing a college to focus on what matters most and help your student find the right fit.

Posted in Admissions Campus Visit

Why a Christian College’s Doctrinal Statement Matters

Friday, August 21, 2026

A Christian college’s doctrinal statement tells you more than what the university believes. Learn what parents should look for — and what questions to ask — when comparing Christian colleges.

Posted in Spiritual Growth Why Christ Centered Higher Education

4 Ways Parents Support the College Search

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Help your student navigate the college search with confidence. Explore four practical ways parents can provide perspective, identify priorities, evaluate Christian colleges, and make the most of campus visits.

Posted in Admissions Campus Visit Why Christ Centered Higher Education

How To Raise Entrepreneurial Kids | A Conversation with Dr. Kary Oberbrunner and Heidi St. John

Thursday, July 16, 2026

How can your student navigate being in the world but not of the world? How can you teach them to productively engage with new technologies without losing the chance to use their God-given gifts? How can they learn to “lead with value” as they engage with a lost culture? “How To Raise Entrepreneurial Kids,” a Heidi St. John podcast with ��'s Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, answers these important questions to help you prepare your student for their college journey.

Posted in Spiritual Growth Why Christ Centered Higher Education

Make Your Summer Matter! Preparing for Day One at Cedarville

Friday, May 22, 2026

Summer break is officially starting! As you prepare to send your student to Cedarville in the fall, you may be wondering how to make the most of the next few months with your student. Here are a few steps you and your student can take together this summer.

Posted in Admissions

Shopping for Your Student's Residence Hall Room

Friday, May 15, 2026

Dorm Life Your to-do list to prepare for your student's college experience is probably getting long. One easy — and fun — thing you can start doing is preparing for your student's residence hall room!

Posted in Admissions Student Life

Residence Hall Quiz: Finding a Room To Call Home

Friday, May 1, 2026

Your student is just a few short months from starting a new chapter at Cedarville, and the anticipation is building! Today, we're breaking down some of the unique residence hall features that will influence your student’s choice.

Posted in Student Life

Choosing a Residence Hall and Roommate

Friday, April 3, 2026

Girls in dorm room sitting on bed and chairs with open notebooks on their laps

Is your admitted student ready to choose a Cedarville residence hall and select a roommate? We’ve made it easy!

Your student can check his or her residence hall selection date on Cedarville's residence halls webpage. You'll also find a list of residence hall options and a link to , your student's online housing selection system.

Posted in Admissions Student Life

Growing Spiritually in College

Friday, February 13, 2026

man standing on hill in front of sunrise with feet turning to roots in the ground

As a parent, you want your student to receive a high-quality education and be prepared to succeed in his or her chosen vocation. But as a Christian parent, you also want your student to grow in his or her faith and be transformed to live a life that honors God in everything they do. At ��, you can be assured of both.

In today’s post, guest writer Aaron Cook, Director of Discipleship Ministries at ��, shares how his experience as a student at Cedarville changed his life and how Cedarville is still intentionally changing students’ lives today.

Posted in Spiritual Growth Why Christ Centered Higher Education

Making Sense of Your Student's Financial Aid Offer

Friday, February 6, 2026

Financial Aid 101

�� has started sending financial aid eAward emails using our online notification system. Today's ParentPrep post provides additional information for those of you who are awaiting your eAward or navigating this important information.

Don't hesitate to contact our office at 1-800-233-2784. Your student's admissions counselor will also be calling to review your financial aid offer and address any remaining concerns or questions.

Posted in Admissions Affordability Financial Aid

4 Reasons Why Teaching Creation at a Christian College Is Important

Friday, January 23, 2026

Creation: In the Beginning

Most science departments at Christian universities and colleges either ignore the issue of creation and Genesis altogether or promote theistic evolution. There are only a handful of schools that believe that Genesis is historically accurate and forms a foundation for science, the Bible, and Christian education. In today's post, Dr. John Whitmore, Senior Professor of Geology at ��, shares four reasons why Cedarville holds true to a biblical, literal six-day creation and always will.

Posted in Academics Spiritual Growth Why Christ Centered Higher Education

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