Non-Traditional
Non-traditional students include those people who are returning to college after a prolonged absence, or those students returning for specific training for career advancement. Often women returning to college after raising a family, or single parents pursuing career advancement through education will fall into this category. Non-traditional students may also refer to those students who are changing from a technical school to a four year college or university.
Students who are fighting, or have survived, a serious disease face an additional emotional challenge as they plan for their college education
- funds the Womens Opportunity Awards, which provide financial aid for women who wish to return to college. Applicants must be the primary financial support for their household, and must be returning to school to improve their career skills. Continue reading “All college-bound students face enormous challenges when it comes to financing their education”