Literature indicates that parental support influences better academic achievement and helps college level students undergo personal and social development. Parents support includes helping the child plan for higher education, choosing types of college to attend, financing a college education, and providing emotional and social support. This study aimed at investigating whether parents support of their college children results in better academic outcomes. Using stratified sampling, 60 undergraduate students aged between 17 years to 25 years old from five Asia-Pacific International University (AIU) dormitories were selected to participate in this study. A survey instrument for data collection consisted of a demographic questionnaire and a Likert-scale questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows, Version 21. An independent samples t-test was used to determine the differences between Thai and International students on parental support. Spearman rho correlation coefficients between parental involvement variables and cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) were reported. Results: Findings of this study showed that although there is positive influence on the family relationship between the parents and students at the college level, it does not adequately explain academic performance among students. In addition, the level of support received by the Thai students was higher than that received by international students. There are a variety of factors that influence academic success. Therefore, parental support alone cannot by itself explain students' academic achievement. As for the level of support received by Thai students, the proximity of Thai students to their parents may be a factor for the level of support they receive. The findings do show that administrators should look into how parents support their college students and establish strategies for encouraging adequate emotional and social parental support even for international college students. Future research should use mixed methods research design to focus on the impact of little or no parental support on students' well-being and academic outcomes.
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