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When it’s time to consider employee benefits, tuition reimbursement is one of the smartest benefits to consider adding. One of the most valuable benefits any employer can offer to its employees is tuition reimbursement. Read more
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A recently conducted education and economy survey indicates adults often consider going back to school during tough times. Read more
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If the timing is right, earning a graduate degree may help advance your career. Read more
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College is a serious proposition. Consider these questions before going back to school. Read more
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Going back to college is a big decision and should not be taken lightly. The reasons are many in today's competitive, global economy. Not only are we competing for jobs right here at home, our standard of living is impacted by global markets and how industry and governments are shifting resources to grow. Read more
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A few of the stories FastWeb members who are nontraditional, returning, students have shared online. Read more
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EducationGrant often hears from single moms who are looking for ideas about going back to school and the financial aid that can help them accomplish this goal. It’s inspiring to see how many single moms are determined to get the higher education they need to create a better quality of life for their families! Read more
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Are you a mom who's been thinking about returning to college for your degree or career certification? It's a smart move. The time and effort you put into earning a college degree are worthwhile investments in your future, especially for moms still raising kids. Achieving your degree can open the door to a range of advantages — financial, practical, and personal — that can help you build the life you want, for yourself and your family. Read more
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If you’ve come around to the idea of going back to school in order to reboot your career (or extend it), here are the steps to take along the way. Read more
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Mary B. Hawkins, president of Nebraska's Bellevue University identifies three challenges adult learners have to overcome when going back to school. Read more
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Adults who are looking for help to cover undergraduate tuition (to get associates' or bachelors' degrees or some kinds of professional certifications) are eligible for a surprising number of financial aid programs from three major sources. Read more
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Whatever your concerns, there is one thing you should not worry about — namely, the application process. This essay discusses three parts of the application process and explains why applications should not interfere with your academic goals. Read more
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Studying as an adult college student may be easier. Many adults are surprised that studying in college as an adult is actually easier than it was as a teenager. Why? Read more
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Back-to-school season is around the corner, and it’s not just for kids anymore. A growing number of older Americans are enrolling in college today, and their numbers are expected to increase further through the end of the decade. Read more
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Older adult students are apparently still keen on finishing their degrees. A recent survey showed that more than 8 million non-traditional students -- defined as those 23 and older -- are now enrolled in the nation's colleges. Read more
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Now that you've made the commitment to take some college courses, you need to figure out how you'll fit them into your busy life. Here are some tips adults in college can use to make the adjustment easier. Read more
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Years ago there were very few adults returning to college. In the last several years more adults are deciding to return to school. They are often called "non-traditional students." If you are thinking of returning to college, this article is a must read. Read more
Not every student goes directly to college following high school. Some may face financial burdens that make it necessary for them to move immediately into the workforce. Others may feel unprepared for the demands of college, or may simply be undecided as to what they would study should they decide to pursue their higher education. But college delayed, does not have to mean college denied. Read more
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Various scholarship resources for adults returning to college. Read more
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If you're going back to college, taking the ACT may be an important step in the process. The information this entrance exam provides will help your college decide how to give you the best chance to succeed. Read more
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Various reports on adults returning to school. Read more
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Going back to school can be stressful, and if you are an adult planning on taking online classes to get your degree, or further your education, you know how much stress and anxiety this can cause. Read more
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Long gone are the days when being a traditional student meant graduating from high school and going straight to college. In reality, numerous Americans are not financially or emotionally ready to go to college when they're only 18-years-old, and many of them are faced with the challenge of making ends meet and raising a family. That's why going back to college as an adult is not only lucrative, but also a growing trend among middle-aged Americans. Read more
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Fortunately, there are ways returning students can pay for college without draining their retirement accounts or assuming overwhelming college loans. Read more
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For students who have spent some time away from the world of postsecondary education and want to return, the scholarship and financial aid process can look daunting. Fortunately, there are some steps to find scholarship opportunities and financial assistance if you're taking a nontraditional route, whether you're coming back from a year of traveling or considering a midlife career change. Read more
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Many employers are skeptical about investing in employee development. Why not, reason many executives, just hire employees with the skills to fill the jobs? That is a common miscalculation. Read more
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An adult education program can provide many benefits, and not just academic ones. Taking adult education courses can have a tremendous positive impact on your employment prospects, in three ways. It can make you more marketable, it can lead to higher pay, and it can expand your options for where you choose to work. Let's look at each of these. Read more
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The key to having your employer pay for your education is to convince them of the benefits to the company that result from your new skills. There are a variety of direct benefits of employer-funded education that you should point out to your HR manager if s/he is not already aware of them. These include increased loyalty, reduced employee turnover, increased productivity, ability to take on new projects and the opportunity to show leadership skills. Read more
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ost employers consider their employees an important investment both to accomplish the organization’s current goals and to have the right people in place for the future. Companies look to hire the best and the brightest and then give them the experience and education they need to advance through the ranks. Along with irreplaceable on-the-job experience, many experts have identified formal education as an important way to improve skills and gain knowledge and exposure to new ideas. Read more
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One of the most important and generous benefits a company can offer is tuition reimbursement, a contractual arrangement between employer and employee that outlines specific terms under which the employer may pay for the employee's continuing education. Read more
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Calculating the return on investment (ROI) for a college education is a complex endeavor, with the outcome deeply dependent on methodology, assumptions, and other factors. Read more
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The Adult Student Center is your resource for inspiration and information on returning to and succeeding in college -- at any age! Here you'll find resources to help you get started, explore your options, develop good study habits, and make career transitions. Read more
Years ago there were very few adults returning to college. In the last several years more adults are deciding to return to school. They are often called "non-traditional students." If you are thinking of returning to college, this article is a must read. Read more
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Answers to commonly asked questions from adults going back to school. Read more
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Adult students were once a weird anomaly, but today, more and more adults are returning to college to get a degree. Why? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons you might be heading to school again or for the first time. Read more
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Coming home from war to hit the books
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What's the best investment: Stocks, bonds, Homes...or College?
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Top Ten Things Employers Look for in New College Graduates
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Establishing a Tuition Reimbursement Program
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You're Never Too Old to Graduate College
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Value of Education - you can make more money by earning a college degree
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Career's with an Associate's Degree in Social Work
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When Times Get Tough, Adults Go Back to School
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Headed Back to College? You May Find You Excel in Different Majors
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The Benefits of College Fairs for Business Students
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Continuing Education - It's Game Changing
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