Young Adult Power of Attorney Checklist (College-Ready)
Use this checklist before your student leaves home. The goal is simple: reduce delays and confusion if something urgent happens, while keeping the young adult fully independent day-to-day.
Core documents
- Young Adult Power of Attorney (healthcare + financial authority as appropriate)
- HIPAA authorization (medical information access)
- FERPA consent (education records access)
Practical setup
- Emergency contacts (student phone, roommate/RA, campus security, local hospital)
- Insurance cards and plan numbers (scan to secure cloud storage)
- Local provider info (campus health, nearby urgent care)
- Bank access plan (what parents handle vs. what student handles)
After signing
- Store originals safely and keep scanned copies
- Give copies to agents and key family members
- Know where the nearest notary is near campus (backup plan)
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