Before you can decide if returning to college is doable for you, you’ll first need to understand the associated costs. As a nontraditional student, your situation and costs may differ slightly from what you see on a college’s website. Here’s what you need to know.
Thinking of going back to school? You’re not alone. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 40% of students enrolled in higher education were over age 25 in 2015.
Making a difference every day, that’s the goal of every C2C Coach, as they
support Mississippi adults in completing their degrees.
Transferring credits from one school to another can seem like a daunting task. Will the classes I have taken be accepted by the new school? How will it impact the cost of my classes? Will I have to take classes over?
If it’s been a few years since you took a college class, looking at today’s textbook prices may leave you a bit sticker-shocked. Textbook prices have absolutely skyrocketed in the past decade, with the average college student now spending $1,200 per year on books and materials.
You’ve been thinking about finding a new job for a while, but you’ve stopped yourself from moving forward each time. There are more jobs open in Mississippi than ever before.
Are you thinking about earning a degree to further your career? It’s more possible than you might think to balance work, family, and earning college credits.
Super Bowl champion Lawrence Pillers has been a member of two Super Bowl teams and appeared in several Pro-Bowls, but one goal had eluded him – completing his college degree.
Hear from two current students as they share their experiences on going back to school and the Complete 2 Compete program.
No matter your age, going back to school requires commitment and focus, but especially as a working adult. Whether you’ve been working a few years or decades, most adult students worry about finding time in their day-to-day life for classes and studying, paying for school, and managing family, work, and studies.
Before you can decide if returning to college is doable for you, you’ll first need to understand the associated costs. As a nontraditional student, your situation and costs may differ slightly from what you see on a college’s website. Here’s what you need to know.
Thinking of going back to school? You’re not alone. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 40% of students enrolled in higher education were over age 25 in 2015.
Making a difference every day, that’s the goal of every C2C Coach, as they
support Mississippi adults in completing their degrees.
Transferring credits from one school to another can seem like a daunting task. Will the classes I have taken be accepted by the new school? How will it impact the cost of my classes? Will I have to take classes over?
If it’s been a few years since you took a college class, looking at today’s textbook prices may leave you a bit sticker-shocked. Textbook prices have absolutely skyrocketed in the past decade, with the average college student now spending $1,200 per year on books and materials.
You’ve been thinking about finding a new job for a while, but you’ve stopped yourself from moving forward each time. There are more jobs open in Mississippi than ever before.
Are you thinking about earning a degree to further your career? It’s more possible than you might think to balance work, family, and earning college credits.
Super Bowl champion Lawrence Pillers has been a member of two Super Bowl teams and appeared in several Pro-Bowls, but one goal had eluded him – completing his college degree.
Hear from two current students as they share their experiences on going back to school and the Complete 2 Compete program.
No matter your age, going back to school requires commitment and focus, but especially as a working adult. Whether you’ve been working a few years or decades, most adult students worry about finding time in their day-to-day life for classes and studying, paying for school, and managing family, work, and studies.
Complete 2 Compete (C2C) is a state program designed to help Mississippi adults complete their college degrees and create a brighter future.
The C2C program and grant are funded by the Mississippi Department of Human Services and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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