Eighth graders and their parents can get a heads up on preparing for college by attending Middle School College Night at Schoolcraft College. The event is Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the DiPonio Room of the VisTaTech Center.

All eighth graders and their parents or a responsible adult are invited to visit the exhibits of participating colleges and universities at their own pace and get answers to their questions. Guests will get an idea of the options available in higher education, the strategies for financing college, and the importance of early planning.

Participating schools include: Schoolcraft College, a two-year institution; Cleary University, the College for Creative Studies, Lawrence Technological University and Madonna University, private institutions; and Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Michigan State, Saginaw Valley State, the University of Michigan, Wayne State and Western Michigan, all four-year public universities.

Representatives from the U.S. Army and the Student Financial Services Bureau, Michigan Guaranty Agency also will attend.

The colleges and universities will have information on career trends, tuition, financial aid and scholarships, saving and investment ideas, high school course selection and high school athletics, tips on choosing a college and getting ready for college.

The event is free. For more information, contact the Schoolcraft Admissions Office at 734-462-4426 or admissions@schoolcraft.edu.