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Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi

Encourage and Support the Transition to College

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Parents, "letting go" is not easy. Encourage, trust, support, and embrace your student.
Help your student to enjoy and make the most of their college experience. Celebrate your student's independence----you play a major role in helping them to achieve this independence.
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Parents -- Include Student Health Insurance on the Way to College

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If your son or daughter is headed to a college or university this year, you may want to consider what would happen if he or she gets sick or injured while they're there? Who would pay the medical bills or buy perscription medicines?
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Helpful Pointers for Parents of College Freshman: Expect the Best

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Parents of freshmen students may find these pointers from the Latasha Norman Center for Counseling and Psychological Services helpful in supporting your child's transition to college life.

The Norman Center is committed to working with JSU students experiencing certain adjustment challenges as they matriculate through their academic programs and college experience. The Center's mission is...
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Defining your relationship with your college student

Your child is getting ready to embark on a new adventure and start college. Whether your student will move thousands of miles away or live in your basement, your role as parent will look different than it has until now. Before the change is official, make time to sit down and DTR - define the relationship.
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Jackson State University | JSU Parents and Family Association | P.O. Box 17350 | (601) 979-3706
Jackson, Mississippi,  39217 | http://www.jsums.edu/studentlife | parents.families@jsums.edu

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