Back-to-school can mean anything from daycare drop-off and the first big yellow bus ride to a shiny new set of tools or dorm move-in day. As students of all ages head to school this September, National College Savings Month reminds families about the importance of focusing on future education, too…

Hannah’s goal is to become the type of teacher she would have wanted. Prince built his own brand while earning his dietician’s license. Shavonna made her childhood dreams of the ocean come true with three research trips to Antarctica. And Jared credits his grandfather with teaching him everything he knows.

From a refugee camp in Burundi to the college classroom, Pascaline’s journey is one of resilience, community, and an unshakable belief in the power of education.