Title: College Voter Prep Guide | Affordable Colleges Online
Headings: College Voter Prep Guide
College Voter Prep Guide
Tips for Registering & Voting on Campus
Why College Voters Matter
How to Register & Vote in College
Step 1: Decide Where to Register
Step 2: Check Deadlines and Eligibility
Step 3: Declare a Party Affiliation, If Needed
Step 4: Register to Vote
Step 5: Request an Absentee Ballot if Necessary
Step 6: Go Vote
Ask an Expert: Student Voting FAQs
Mary Weaver Bennett
How do I vote if I’m studying abroad?
What address should I use to register if I live in a dorm?
Does where I register to vote affect my scholarships?
Does where I register to vote affect my financial aid?
Does where I register to vote affect my in- or out-of-state tuition status?
Does where I register to vote affect whether my parents can claim me on their taxes?
Does where I register to vote affect my health insurance?
Do I need to register for a new driver’s license if I register to vote in a new state?
What to Know Before You Vote
Find Out What Issues You Care About
Research Political Parties
Decide Which Candidates Speak to You
Make Sure You Are Registered to Vote
Find a Polling Place Near You or Sign up for Mail-in Voting
Make Sure You Set Aside Time on Voting Day
Student Voting Resources
Student Voting Organizations
Genevieve Carlton
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Content: With busy school and work schedules, a lack of transportation, and polling locations off campus, voting in person can be challenging. But college students have more options than ever before to cast their ballot before election day. In 2018, nearly 40% of voters used early voting or mail-in ballots to cast their vote, a number that will likely increase thanks to the pandemic. Why College Voters Matter
The 2018 election posted the highest youth voter turnout of any midterm election since the country lowered the voting age to 18. But that record-high turnout still meant that only 28% of young people showed up at the polls. Many college students are engaged and active in fighting for issues that matter in their lives, but young voters face some unique barriers to participating in elections. Why do young voters sometimes miss an election? Many registered young voters who sat out the 2016 election reported trouble locating their polling place, difficulty getting to the polls, and long lines as reasons they failed to vote. Others said they were too busy on election day. Students juggling a busy schedule can request a mail-in ballot in almost every state.