Beci Teasley, completing her degree was about more than any one of those factors. Earning a degree allowed Beci to overcome tragedy and pursue a brighter future for herself and others.
With nothing to lose and much to gain, Jennifer reached out to C2C. Then the call came
and she could not believe what a review of her transcripts showed
Always finish what you start. That’s a tightly held value Joanne Weith’s parents instilled in her from a very young age. When circumstances kept Joanne from completing her degree twenty years ago, she always felt a strong pull to finish what she started.
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.
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.
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.
Beci Teasley, completing her degree was about more than any one of those factors. Earning a degree allowed Beci to overcome tragedy and pursue a brighter future for herself and others.
With nothing to lose and much to gain, Jennifer reached out to C2C. Then the call came
and she could not believe what a review of her transcripts showed
Always finish what you start. That’s a tightly held value Joanne Weith’s parents instilled in her from a very young age. When circumstances kept Joanne from completing her degree twenty years ago, she always felt a strong pull to finish what she started.
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.
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.
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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