College helps students develop into mature, responsible and independent adults. But you’re not entirely on your own: colleges offer students many kinds of help making this transition, such as …

Most colleges offer campus services that students can use when they need help with personal, social, health, financial, or other issues. Here are some examples of what you might find:

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