By definition, success in college means fulfilling academic requirements, but nonacademic factors also matter, since they can influence student performance and persistence in college. Nonacademic factors includes: (1) individual psychosocial factors, such as motivation (e.g., academic self-discipline, commitment to school) and self-regulation (e.g., emotional control, academic self-confidence); (2) family factors, such as attitude toward education, involvement in students' school activities, and geographic stability; and (3) career planning that identifies a good fit between students' interests and their postsecondary work. This "issues brief" describes how effective use of nonacademic student information can support student academic performance and achievement.