College Financial Aid Options for Non-Traditional Students

In an era when most adults will have four, five or more jobs in their adult life and at the current rate of information exchange it is no wonder that a large population of non-traditional aged students are appearing on campuses across the country. At some point in our adult lives it becomes necessary to [...]

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Going Back to School As a Non Traditional Student – The Admissions Process

Like applying for a job, you have to apply to go to college. Don’t worry! This is not quite as scary as it seems. Most colleges and universities now have the ability to apply online so you can check out the application first. If at all possible, meet your Admissions team face to face. Call [...]

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College Tips – 5 Reasons to Attend College As a Non-Traditional Studen

You may have a lot of thoughts bounce around your head when you think about going to college or university as a non-traditional student. While you may feel like a fish out of water at first, there’s really no reason why you don’t belong on campus with other bright minds that are seeking knowledge. Here [...]

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Five Ways to Fund College Education For Non-Traditional Students

Of the Americans that are pursuing or have plans to pursue a higher level of education, more than half will be categorized as “non-traditional”. Whereas a traditional college student moves straight from high school to college, a non-traditional student faces different challenges. The ages of non-traditional students widely vary, and the reasons behind their gaps [...]

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High Yield Activities – A Must for Non-Traditional Students

“The Universe does not reward hard work, it rewards recognized results.”-Crystal Jonas Ask Yourself the Ultimate Energy-Management Questions: 1. How can I get more done with less energy? 2. Was I involved in a high yield activity? I see non-traditional college students who seem genuinely surprised and sometimes personally offended that their hours and hours [...]

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Traditional College Students Vs Adult Learners – What Are Their Differences?

Nowadays, many adults are returning to college as non-traditional students either to finish a degree once started, but never completed, or to obtain an advanced degree for better career future. There are some differences of these adult learners that make them unique from other traditional college students. In order to understand what it takes to [...]

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