The mission of Youth In Progress is to enhance and advance the lives of today's and tomorrow's youth by supporting their sense of self and responsibility. To do this, they pledge to educate everyone involved in the various systems Youth In Progress members represent to the realities of this experience. Contents of this paper include: (1) Planning for Your Future; (2) Exploring and Preparing for Careers; (3) College and Career Planning Resources; (4) Thinking about College; (5) Paying for College-Financial Aid; (6) Supportive Services for Youth in College; and (7) College Room and Board. [This paper was produced by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services with the help of Youth in Progress. It was written and designed under a contractual agreement between the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (Bureau of Training) and the Center for Development of Human Services.]