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ADULT LEARNING MYTHS
Most adult learners work full time and have family
commitments. They are able to “juggle”
because eLearning affords them the freedom to study
any time and any place. |
Myth: You must take the ACT/SAT for all eLearning programs
It is not required that you take the ACT or SAT for all
regionally accredited eLearning programs. Check with an
Admissions Counselor at the school you’re considering.
Myth: College requires
too long of a commitment
If you have an Associate’s degree already, you can
earn a Bachelor’s online fast.
If you’re just beginning college, you can generally
earn a Bachelor’s degree online in 2-1/2 years. That’s
a far cry from 4 years at a traditional college. And, when
you consider that you can study any time it’s convenient,
the commitment becomes a lot easier to live with!
Myth: College is for 19-year-olds
Not so! 40% of American students—nearly 6 million—are
25 years of age or older (Source: National Center for
Education Statistics). And that’s only going to
continue in light of the need for an increasingly skilled
work force and the trend toward life-long learning.
Myth: There’s no way to juggle parenthood, work and school
It can be a challenge. And that’s one of the reasons eLearning came into being. One of its stated objectives is to provide access to education to those with work or family responsibilities as well as geographic barriers.
Most adult learners work full time and have family commitments. They are able to “juggle” because eLearning affords them the freedom to study any time and any place with a computer and Internet connection.
To be successful, plan on spending 10-15 hours per week
studying. And take advantage of the flexibility offered
by many online universities, including classes that can
be archived and viewed whenever the student chooses.
Myth: Financial
Aid is hard to get
Adults who are making higher education a priority may
be eligible for many different kinds of financial aid,
including Federal and State grants and loans, work-study
programs, university scholarships, and employer reimbursement.
Options today are somewhat easier to apply for, and many
are less costly than in the past.
Approximately 70% of full-time students enrolled in postsecondary
studies in the U.S. receive some form of financial aid—federal,
state, school, or private.
Source: Salliemae
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