Wayne State University will receive $566,772 as part of a U.S. Department of Education program aimed at helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds have success in college. Wayne State is receiving the highest allocation of the $2 million grant which is divided among six colleges and universities in Michigan. The program provides academic, career and financial counseling to those identified as having the potential to succeed in higher education. The goal is to get more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete high school and enroll in college, and includes tutoring and workshops.