According to last week’s poll, 56% of our readers have taken an online class, while 44% have not. Taking an online class is a great way to explore a new area of interest, get college credit and/or add to your expertise.
Here are some reasons why you should consider taking an online class.
Last week, we asked our readers if they worked their way through college. More than 80% responded that they did!
There are many reasons students work their way through school, including paying for college (the primary reason), career experience or both. Many adult students – who are considering a career change or are pursuing an undergrad or advanced degree - incorporate time for their education into their career … not the other way around.
Posted in Adult Education, Question of the Week
Tagged Adult Students, College, College Life, Poll Results, Question of the Week, Working
If you are curious about using financial aid as a way to realistically go back to school, you have excellent options. Applying for financial aid as an adult is similar to applying as a younger student, since eligibility requirements pertain. Just follow the same guidelines in order to maximize the benefits you may be eligible to receive.
Here are a few ways adult students can obtain further education without breaking the bank.
Posted in Adult Education, Financial Aid, Special Features
Tagged Adult Education, Campus Explorer Exclusive Scholarship, Community College, FAFSA, Financial Aid, Financial Aid Week, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Graduate School, Online Learning, Scholarships, Special Features, Tuition Assistance
Chances are you have thought about going back to school at some point. Whether it was a simply a passing thought or something that is on your mind on a regular basis, there are plenty of reasons to get yourself back into the world of higher education.
Here are our top five reasons to go back to school.
On Wednesday, we reported only 44% of our readers are working in the field of their college major and 56% are not.
At some point in your career, you might find yourself desiring a change of pace, whether you took your first job in a certain area for financial reasons or it was the career path you wanted to pursue at the time. It’s similar to why you change your major while you’re in college, albeit slightly more intimidating: You have tested the waters a bit and found that you don’t really seem to enjoy what you’re doing. There’s nothing wrong with making the move to something that you feel suits you a bit more.
Posted in Adult Education, Careers
Tagged Adult Education, Career Planning, Careers, Employment, Finding a Job, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Majors
Paul Sinor retired from the United States army as a Lieutenant Colonel. An Infantry Officer, he served at military locations worldwide from the United States to Korea, Viet Nam to the Pentagon and every place in between. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from St. Leo University and a Masters of Fine Arts from Antioch University in Los Angeles. He is a screenwriter, teacher and published author.
As a full time student who works full time, I need to take a mix of campus-based classes and online classes in order to maximize my semester. My semester usually consists of two or three night classes on campus and two online classes. The first time I took an online class at the university, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect … and I had no idea if I would get the same information – and benefit – as I would from a course on campus. Continue reading
Posted in Adult Education, College Life
Tagged Adult Education, Campus LIfe, College, Online College, Online School, Student Essay
On Thursday, the Obama Administration released final regulations regarding career college programs. The directive: Better prepare students for “gainful employment” or risk losing access to Federal student aid.
Many career college programs help prepare America’s workforce. However, too many students at these schools take on unsustainable debt in exchange for degrees and certificates that fail to help them gain employment. Continue reading
