The HIGH PROGRAM is proud to provide financial assistance to Wayne State students experiencing homelessness to alleviate these barriers to education and help them persist to graduation. 

Halloween is a little over two weeks away, but that doesn’t mean that the festivities can’t begin. Tomorrow, Friday the 13 th from 7-10pm in the Student Center Ballroom, the Sister Costume Party will be held. So dust off that costume, or throw one together, and give it a test run before the big night on the 31 st . And with tomorrow being superstitious day, watch out for ladders and black cats. Have fun and be safe!

Come see your WSU Warriors take on the Grand Valley State Lakers on October 7 @ 6 PM at Tom Adams Field.

               WSU High Program sends our condolences to the victims and families of the terrible massacre that took place in Las Vegas, and we wish healing for all.

Come see your WSU @WarriorAthletes take on the Ferris State Bulldogs on September 30th @ 3 PM @ Big Rapids, Michigan Top Taggart Field, and if you can't make it tune in on the radio, 1400 AM or 101.5 FM.

                      “The tans will fade but the memories will last forever. Goodbye, summer."

Mrs.Wilson and Brianna Ellison at The Department of Education advocating on behalf of the WSU High Program. -The Department of Education mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

Don't forget to join us on today from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Cass Cafe for the Goodwill pop up shop. 

                We at the WSU High Program would like to give our unconditional love to the people of Texas and Florida that have been greatly affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. As of now it has cost about 150 to 200 billion dollars in damages. This is the time that we as humans stand up and help our brothers and sisters recover from this great disaster. “When we rebuild a house, we are rebuilding a home. When we recover from disaster, we are rebuilding lives and livelihoods.” -Sri Mulyani Indrawati

Come see your WSU Warriors take on Indianapolis Greyhounds on September 9th @ 6 PM at Tom Adams Field.

The Real Secret to Personal Finance  And no, it does not mean you have to stay in every night Photo from: Lifehacker.com Personal finances can be a scary subject. Usually, in college, most people try to avoid them. Looking at your finances can be stressful, upsetting, and cause a lot of anxiety. It is no secret college students do not have a lot of money. So, how are college kids supposed to save money? First things first, you have to overcome the fear. You cannot stay in the dark about your finances. Nor should you think that just because you have no money, there is no reason to budget, or try to save, because it would not make a difference.  When it comes to personal finance, it does not have to be boring and suck. And no, to be on top of your personal finances does not mean you need to stay in every night, and never go out and have any fun. The secret?  #1 It is all about having whatever YOU want How? How can I budget out my money, and save, all ...

Where to Donate in the Detroit Area Photo credits: saveculture.org As summer is coming to an end, all of the college students start moving out, and there is always a surplus of things that are getting thrown away. When you are going to clean out your apartment and throw all of those goods away, whether it be clothing, food, furniture, etc., take some time to think of where you could drop it off instead. The things you no longer have a need for could greatly help other students or even families in the area that are struggling. Some ideas of places to drop things off at are: St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul Society is a religious building, but is very well known for helping people who are struggling. They accept donations to help those in need. They are located at   3000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207.  Salvation Army The Salvation Army is a nonprofit organization run to help those in need. When donating here, it is important to understand...

The Back to School Essentials Summer coming to an end is always a bummer. On top of the fun times ending some, you have to start worrying about gathering everything you will need for school when it starts back up. Back to school shopping is something that does not have to be a drag. You just need to know what you should have for school, and what things you can wait on. Here is a little reminder of the back to school supplies that you should have immediately, eventually, and to skip all together! Immediately:  Pencils Pens Notebooks (don't over do this. Get what is on sale and not too many right away) Folders Planner/organizer of your preference  Backpack (use your old one if it still holds up!) Stapler Eventually: Post-it notes Required books (wait to make sure it is really required) Highlighters  Flash drive  Three-ring binders (only get these if mandatory) Skip: Printer (the school has plenty!) Loose leaf paper White-out ...

4 Places that Give Help at Wayne State University When you are in school, making ends meet can be extremely difficulty. And if you are making ends meet, having any money left over for anything else is practically unheard of. We are not stranger to the jokes about college students being broke, but it is a serious problem that is on the rise. WSU recognizes this problem, and has several different organizations and programs to help students. Finding help can often me embarrassing, or difficult, especially if you do not know where to start. Here are a few of the different options for help that WSU offers students who are struggling financially.  1. The HIGH Program The Helping Individuals Go Higher (HIGH) Program is a program run by the university's first lady, Mrs. Jacqueline Wilson. This program is designed to help financially burdened students. The program will assist students with all different kinds of financial problems such as tuition, rent, books, transportation,...

5 Things Millennials Should Know About Money Yes, this is for you, college students When it comes to money, we all know the cliche sayings, whether they are true or not. Have a rainy day fund, pay yourself first, pay your bills on time, you can snowball your way out of debt, etc. As these are all true, there is so much more to being good with money. It all first comes from understanding money beyond the surface value of things. Here are 5 good things to know when it comes to money and money management.  1. Other people will enjoy spending your money We all know your twenties and early thirties is a time to live. Everyone is having big blow out birthday parties, destination bachelor and bachelorette parties, and wanting to travel the world. These things are all fun, and all sound intriguing and like a good idea at first. In reality, it leaves you in an awkward spot to explain you cannot afford the big birthday gifts and drinks, along with that $2,500 vacation to Me...

Baroudeur 2017 is coming up faster and faster every day, I know we've been blasting this on all of our social media channels, but for good reason, its a great event! First off, Cycling is an incredible sport, not only is it fun, it is great for you. Here are just a few of the health benefits of cycling according to Betterhealth.com: increased cardiovascular fitness increased muscle strength and flexibility improved joint mobility decreased stress levels improved posture and coordination strengthened bones decreased body fat levels prevention or management of disease reduced anxiety and depression. Second, you are helping raise money for students! By entering in the event some of the money goes toward student scholarships as well has to us here at HIGH. And lastly, when you finish the ride there will be food, music, and BEER. Why would you pass that up. SEE YOU OUT THERE!!!

10 Money Saving Tips for College Students Wait until classes starts to buy your book In college, professors will always tell you that the textbook is mandatory before classes start. So, you will go out and buy this $250 book,that you might never end up picking up or opening. To avoid this happening, wait until classes start to buy books. Once you are in a class, and see the syllabus and get to know the professor a little, you can usually figure out if buying the book will be worth it. This technique has saved so many college students, including myself, tons of money on books.       2. Buy used textbooks whenever possible Think of buying books like car shopping. The new car is pretty, and looks awesome. Sometimes they are even easier to find than a used car. BUT, the used car is way cheaper, and still gets the job done. When it comes to buying books, you just need it to get the job done. Sure, it being brand new and pretty is nice, but if it saves you $100 ...

HELPING HOMELESS PEOPLE One care-bag at a time I know it is something we have all thought when someone who is homeless asks for money, "what are they really going to use my money for?" This is normal, and most people will have this thought at least once or twice in their lifetime, but this should not discourage you from helping people in need. Instead of just giving money, try creating care bags for the homeless. Care bags are a way to help people who are in need, and know exactly where your help is going. So what is inside of a care bag? There is an endless amount of things you could put into a care bad, but it is important to remember to put the essentials in a care bag for a homeless person. Here at HIGH, we have compiled a list of cheap essentials we find important to have when making a care bag.   Shampoo Toothpaste/ Toothbrush  Water Canned Goods Crackers (or a nonperishable item like this) Hat/Gloves/Scarf  T-shirt Pants Socks/Shoes Fem...

Why Should I Give to a Charity?  5 Reasons to Give to a Charity  When it comes to taking your hard earned money and just giving it away, it is not always an easy decision. Sure, giving to a charity sounds like a good deed to do… but then again, you worked really hard to just give that money away. So why should you take your hard earned money and just give it away to someone or something else? There are plenty of reasons donating to a charity is worth it, but here are the HIGH Program’s top 5 reasons to donate to a charity.  1. Even small donations have an impact   Donating can seem pointless when you do not have a lot to give. BUT, this should not detour you from donating. Every little amount will help that charity or nonprofit organization you chose to donate to. Sure, they may talk about big donations, but even 5 dollars can help someone who is in need of a little extra help at the moment. So remember, even if you can only give 5 dollars to that lo...

5 Meal Ideas under 10 Dollars Life can be expensive, but especially food can be expensive. When you are on a tight budget, planning meals to eat for dinner can get bland and tedious. Try to spice up your dinner, and add new ideas to the menu is hard on a budget, especially a strict budget. Below are five breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas that all cost $10 or less to make!   1.     Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers -Preparation time: 1 hr. 25 min. -Yields: 4 people -Ingredients: ·         2 tablespoons butter ·         1/2 onion, chopped ·         1 carrot, chopped ·         1 stalk celery, chopped ·         Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ·         2 cloves garlic minced ·         2 teaspoo...