Whether you start your college program with the desire to expand your horizons, get the job of your dreams, or meet like-minded people, finishing is important. Planning your college journey will help you get the most out of your college experience.
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As a working adult, you may have several reasons for considering to attend college for the first time: climbing up to a better position, changing careers, boosting your salary, finding a better job, or supporting your family. Or maybe you have decided to return to college to finish your degree.
Many parents and families today worry their child or grandchild will begin their adult lives with burdensome school loan debt. Many adult students wonder how they could save for a graduate degree.
As a college student, a variety of factors may impact your decision regarding the pathway you take to earn your degree. That may include having to transfer to another school or program. This section provides you guidance to help you consider your options and make the appropriate planning.
You know your students better than anyone. Each student needs something a little different when it comes to their postsecondary goals. Below are some resources that will help you support them on their path to a college education.
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Regardless of what you plan on doing in the future, remember that a good education prepares you for any job. Employers are looking for employees who speak and write clearly, solve problems, and can work well with others. Throughout higher education you will learn these skills.
You have decided to transfer schools. Now is time to move quickly and start taking actions toward a successful transfer.
Transfer pathways are a mechanism colleges use to make it easy to start at a two-year college and transfer to a four-year institution. Most two-year colleges will have a number of four-year colleges they have pathways with. These pathways are designed to save you money and time.
Enrolling in a credential- or degree-granting college or university can open exciting opportunities.