The admission's office is usually a student's first stop when deciding on a college. Admission counselors help high school students with the application process & review candidates for acceptance. The admission's office holds events to recruit students to their school, such as open houses and college tours.

The college's financial aid office helps students receive and apply for student loans, grants, scholarships and other types of aid that will help students pay for college. 

College or university Career services help students prepare for their future or find a part time job. The career services can help with resume writing, preparing for an interview, networking, job shadows, internships and other opportunities.

Student services helps students to navigate through college successfully.  It is important to ensure the college has the right supports for your needs. Such services may include: 

• Academic Success

• Tutoring Center

• Writing, reading and math support

• Office of Students with Disabilities 

• First Generation to College

• Academic Affairs 

Student life supports academic and personal development in college. It is where students go to get involved either in clubs, organizations, athletics and residential life. 

It is important for students to advocate for themselves in college. For example, knowing campus resources, following course requirements and deadlines, and  utilizing professional correspondence in emails to professors.