Experts say social-emotional learning strategies are available for teachers to help students become more independent.

Putting the onus on students to generate solutions sends a clear signal that learning is ultimately the student's job.

There are some exceptions if you can prove independent status. For private student loans, you can borrow without a parent, but getting a student loan without a co-signer can be a challenge.

Pennsylvania is the second most popular destination in the U.S. for out-of-state freshman college students, and two in the ...