The Pros and Cons of Cars on Campus
This is a biggie. Having a car on campus is very important to some students. Everyone's family circumstances differ. If you are exploring the possibility of your student having a car on campus, consider the following possible pros and cons:

Pros

• increases student's ability to get to an off-campus job or internship
• student is able to travel home more frequently and easily
• going into town to buy supplies or groceries is less of a hassle
• student can get away from campus to study or take a break
• opportunities to get involved in the community become more accessible

Cons

• the availability of parking
• cost of gas remains high
• student may travel home too frequently and lose out on campus experiences
• costs associated with car upkeep, including oil changes and maintenance, can eat into student's meager funds
• college students are considered "higher risk" drivers, therefore insurance rates may increase and strict regulations may be placed on them as drivers
• students who have cars are often pressured by students who don't to drive them places or loan out their car If the possibility exists for your student to have a car on campus, consider the pros and cons carefully. Many students go through their college years without a car on campus. Not having access to a car can help them learn to problem solve, be creative and explore public transportation in ways they never would have otherwise.