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Adult Learning Myths

Aost 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: There are no guarantees that a degree will be ‘worth it’
Nothing is guaranteed but there is every likelihood that you will enjoy higher earnings over the course of your working life. According to the Department of Education, those with bachelor’s degrees may earn, on average, 50 percent more than high school graduates.

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 Website

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