While donating goes a long way, there are also other ways to give back or help us on our mission to connect financially struggling students with the resources needed to follow their dreams of attaining a degree. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and help a cause that you’re passionate about. There are also many other reasons why volunteering benefits both you and the organization where you’re volunteering. Here is a list of reasons why you should try volunteering. It’s a great way to give back Volunteering provides the volunteer opportunities to give back to a cause without donating money or supplies. Donating time is the most valuable resource you can give an organization that you believe in. No task is too small, and some organizations operate solely on volunteer work, so any help is always appreciated. It’s a great way to add to your resume or portfolio Volunteering is a great way to get in-field experience that you can add to your resume. Whether in the sam...

Wayne State University's First Lady, Jacqueline Wilson, established the HIGH (Helping Individuals Go Higher) Program to ensure that students do not have to choose between financing basic necessities and earning a degree. The Program provides resources for students-in-need, such as housing support, textbook and other school suppliers, clothing, transportation, and child-care assistance.