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The College Place–Connecticut

TCP-Connecticut, launched in 2010, is located in Hartford, Connecticut.


Jess Odlum is the director of The College Place—Connecticut where she supports students, families, and school counselors with college planning and financial aid. She has been working in education since 1996, with experience in university admissions and more than two decades as a school counselor.

Jess partners with schools and community organizations across Connecticut and regularly leads presentations and trainings for counselors. She was recognized as a Friend of the Connecticut School Counselor Association for her support of the profession.

She is a certified school counselor and holds degrees from Mount Saint Mary’s University, Marymount University, and The Graduate Institute.

Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Local phone: 860-392-9838
connecticuttcp@ecmc.org

Make an Appointment
To make an appointment to meet with Jess, visit this link .

TCP Registration Form
Students, sign up to receive personalized emails and texts here .

ECMC Learning
ECMC Learning is a financial wellness center that will teach students all about personal finance. Accounts set up by students are free "lifelong" accounts to provide timely information for each stage of life. Register for your account today online at: https://www.ecmclearning.org/tcp-connecticut .

All TCP services are provided free of charge.