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 refresh or completely revamp our knowledge base to stay current and employable in our industry or field. Many adult learners pursue continuing education through conventions, conferences and in-service trainings. When these traditional models of education become ineffective, or if your job is on the line if you do not have the required degree, it may become necessary to put away the briefcase, load up the backpack and head to your local college admissions office.
Once you’ve made the commitment to return to school, or even if you’re still considering the move, it is important to find out if you can afford to become a student again. The first stop should be to your school’s financial aid office. Below are some questions that you should ask of your financial aid office:
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