Going to college or getting a higher education means getting any type of education or career training after graduating from high school. It takes planning and money to get a higher education. This guide provides students and parents of color, low income, or no previous post-secondary education with the information, skills, and experiences that will help encourage and prepare them to complete high school and pursue post-secondary education. Answers to the following questions are provided in this document: (1) Why is college important? (2) What classes should students take in high school? (3) What are the different types of colleges? (4) How do students get into college? (5) What is the price of getting a higher education? and (6) How do students pay for higher education?