(WLNS) – College tuition is up, almost everywhere.
Recently in Michigan, Eastern Michigan saw tuition go up nearly 8 percent and Oakland University 8.5 percent.
But just because the cost of higher education is rising, a local group doesn’t want students to give up on their dreams.
6 News Justin Kree has the story.
It’s no secret major colleges and universities around the state raise their tuition every year.
Michigan College Access Network or MCAN trains future advisors to inform low income high school seniors that money or any road block shouldn’t keep them from furthering their education.
“These college advisers are going to take the time to listen to their stories, hear their goals and aspirations and help them figure out which path is best for them,” said Jacqueline Ruhland, co-director, Advise MI.
Once the training is over this class of 40 will be traveling to the four corners of the state from Alpena to Benton Harbor to Detroit, advising and trying to show kids there is more after a high school diploma.
“They’re another person in these high schoolers lives helping them explore all their options and help them navigate the complex process,” said Ruhland.
Michigan’s college enrollment numbers are below the national average.
That’s why Shelbe Klebs will travel to the Maple Valley School District in Vermontville to help open the local senior’s eyes to the endless possibilities of college.
“College doesn’t mean just a four-year university. There are so many options that they have and I just want them to be open minded to the different options and different school that are available to them,” said Shelbe Klebs, future college adviser.
Some advisers will work at other local schools in mid-Michigan including Everett High School in Lansing, high schools in Jackson, and Springport as well to help make sure their dreams come true.