Adult Education Programs

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Are you an adult who would love to return back to school to get your bachelor's or even your master's degree?

Perhaps you may be saying to yourself, "I have a full-time job and finding the time to complete a college degree is impossible." or "I have small children at home and I would never be able to leave the house, and I could never afford the tuition. I'm not even sure if I'm eligible for federal or state financial aid." Today, for many adults enrolled in degree completion programs (DCP) nationwide, these and many other concerns are no longer an issue.

DCP programs have been exclusively designed for you-the adult learner. Program tailoring includes: minimum age requirements, usually between 23 and 25 years old; a focus on experiential learning; accelerated program format; the availability of weekend, evening, and online course delivery; and student qualification for federal, state, and various scholarship funding.

DCP programs have emerged as a result of constantly evolving adult learning theories; especially the theory of andragogy, developed by Malcolm Knowles. This theory is based on the assumption that: 1) Adults need to know why they need to learn something 2) Adults need to learn experientially, 3) Adults approach learning as problem-solving, and 4) Adults learn best when the topic is of immediate value." (http://tip.psychology.org/knowles.html)

So, with the availability of programs designed especially for you, the adult learner, don't delay getting your college degree any longer. EducationforAdults.com facilitates adult learning program searches by providing, at no charge, user-friendly, basic search functions, which include classroom and distance based bachelor and master degree level programs. Once you select your desired degree level and method of course delivery, you can then choose from our comprehensive list of subject areas. For those of you with wanderlust, EducationforAdults.com also includes a broad listing of adult study abroad programs.

Now that you have made up your mind to return to school, what is the next step? To begin, request information and application materials from schools whose programs match your needs. When possible, you should also try to visit the institution you are considering. Visiting more than one institution will help you make comparisons.

Numerous options are currently available to finance your adult education. Realizing the growing number of adults reentering the workplace, state and local governments currently offer grants, loans and scholarships to adult learners. Additionally, various schools offer private scholarships of their own. Also, check with your employer to see if they provide financial assistance toward tuition.

A college degree can substantially enhance your earning power, so your time and money invested will be well worth the effort. Most importantly, the self-satisfaction of being able to say, I did it! will no doubt be your greatest reward.

YOUR TO DO LIST

• Research degree completion program (DCP) subject areas to learn which ones may be of interest to you.
• Decide which method of course delivery you are interested in, classroom or distance based instruction.
• Visit the school's website or request that a college brochure be sent to you.
• Find out what financial aid you are eligible for, and also contact schools to inquire about private scholarships they may be offering to adult students.
• If you are interested in acquiring college credit through life experience learning, research various schools to learn about their individual school procedures for granting this type of college credit.
• Visit campuses or request a campus tour to alleviate some of your fears about returning back to school.
• Lastly, keep in mind that a college education does not simply take place in the classroom but requires additional study time on your part; therefore, a prearranged time management schedule is crucial for your educational success.

Click here to search for adult learning programs.

Source: Reprinted by permission from Educational Directories Unlimtied Inc.

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