When you are preparing for a test or trying to understand a new concept that was taught in class, you need to leverage every opportunity you get. The first step is maximizing your study time. Many adult learners have a busy schedule, so every moment they manage to spare is Continue Reading

1. Apply early Apply as early as you can, if possible on January 1st. check out state aid opportunities and the Free Application Federal Student Aid. Do not wait until the last minute to seek financial assistance. Most institutions only have a few opportunities for institutional awards and grants. You Continue Reading

You have probably noticed that most college brochures and websites have faces of teens plastered all over them. However, older, nontraditional students also require financial aid. Younger student’s federal financial aid package is directly tied to the parent’s assets and income whereas students above 24 years are considered independent. That Continue Reading

1. Read the course work before the semester starts Everybody looks forward to the semester break. To many, it is the time to relax and not read. However, as a mother you should view it differently. It is your chance to get a head start by reading ahead of the Continue Reading

Your homework habits have a direct effect on your grades. As an adult student, the last thing you want is bad grades. There is already a lot on your plate, and it might feel like homework is not a priority, but it is. You can change how you do your Continue Reading