# Families & Supporters

**Source**: https://admissions.upenn.edu/supporting-your-student/families-supporters
**Parent**: https://admissions.upenn.edu/

The college search is an important and exciting time in a student’s life. But let’s be honest—it’s an important and exciting time for you, too!

While the college search process ultimately lies in the hands of your student, we recognize the important role that you, as parents, family members, and supporters play in guiding them along the way. We know you have questions too, and with all that your student has going on, they may not be able to keep you as informed as you’d like to be.

We invite you to learn more about Penn and the college admissions process through a variety of online resources. If you and your student are new to Penn, we recommend starting your exploration through a [virtual information session or live student-led virtual campus tour](/visit-connect/visit-penn/virtual-events). From there, you may wish to learn more about specific , [financial aid resources](/affording-penn/financial-aid) at Penn, or [life in Philadelphia](/student-life/residential-life/philadelphia).

While our website has plenty of information for prospective students to explore, and to help inform their applications, *this* section is intended for *you*. And if you still have questions for us? All you have to do is [Ask](https://ask.admissions.upenn.edu/hc/en-us)!