College Issues & Tips

The coronavirus pandemic has some teens wanting to take a year off before going to college. Here's what parents and kids should know about taking a gap year.

Looking for some free money to help pay for your child's college education? Here's a list of great scholarships for high school students in Michigan.

Find out what the state's 60% by 2030 program is and what it's doing to help raise college graduation rates of Michigan students.

The first years after high school are a huge transition that can trigger anxiety and more. Learn how to help young adults with managing emotions in college.

High schoolers looking to get a leg-up on the test can sign up for SAT prep classes throughout Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw counties.

From coming up with the list to writing the essay, it can be a big puzzle. Discover some of the key pieces with this applying for college checklist.

If you didn't save enough money for your child's college education, you're far from alone. But there's a loan for that – and it's not the kind your child pays back.

The expenses can be big, but they're manageable with some planning and knowing your options. Explore this affording college checklist to get your bearings.

A Wayne State University student offers three tips on how to ask for help in college. After all, independence doesn't mean taking the world on by yourself.

Wondering what colleges are looking for in 2019-20? Counselors and admissions directors answer the big question every aspiring college student is asking.

This Detroit kid has been offered more than $600,000 in college scholarships. Here's how he did it and his tips for getting into college for high schoolers.

Students commuting to college don't live on campus, but they still need a back-to-school college supply list. Find suggestions from pros on what you need to keep up with college demands.