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Helping middle schoolers develop strong study skills, self-advocacy tools, and extracurricular interests can help set them up for success later in their academic careers. |
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Getting into college may be the easy part for your student, but did you ever think about making sure they stay in school? Here are some tips to make sure your college student will make it through to graduation. |
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If you’ve exhausted all your options for grants and scholarships you’re likely going to be considering loans. Learn about the four kinds of student loans and which your family might be eligible for. |
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Traditional university education not the right fit? Career and technical education centers prepare individuals for jobs that don’t necessarily require an advanced degree. |
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It seems pretty obvious, but parents should teach their kids that getting good grades now pays off with more money and options for college. |
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Regardless of planning, paying for college can be daunting for any family. Learn how the federal government can help your family pay for school. |

Jamie Dickenson, MBA, CEP
Independent Educational Consultant specializing in college admissions and financial aid, motivational speaker, business coach and owner of Jamie Dickenson, LLC., IEC Advisors, and Yoga Power, LLC.
Jamie Dickenson is not affiliated with Hartford Funds. Hartford Funds has separately contracted with Ms. Dickenson to provide additional insight about college savings issues.