SUCCESS AT ANY AGE: MAKING COLLEGE ACCESSIBLE FOR ADULT LEARNERS

GONE ARE THE DAYS when college was seen as an option only for young students fresh out of high school.

With changing career landscapes and evolving job markets, more adults are recognizing the importance of continuous education to stay competitive. While enrolling in college can be a great way to improve career prospects and earning potential, there are built-in challenges too.

For many, the most significant barrier to joining the growing ranks of adults returning to school is the juggling act of managing responsibilities like work, family, and personal commitments. Finding the time and energy to return to college or enroll for the first time can seem overwhelming, and financial constraints can also be an obstacle.

The good news is that Central Florida’s Seminole State College is renowned for its commitment to non-traditional students, offering a wide range of resources tailored to their needs. Adult learners are welcomed, and they can receive the tools to restart, or kickstart, their academic careers. And by partnering with business and community leaders in Central Florida, Seminole State is making it easier than ever for adults to enroll in college for the first time, complete degrees they left unfinished when they joined the workforce or obtain a technical or career certificate to get started in a new field.

What Is a Non-Traditional Student?

Non-traditional students are typically 25 years of age or older. They can be transfer or returning students, veterans completing their military service, or students who delayed their enrollment in college. Non-traditional students make up nearly half of the student body at Seminole State. Some are raising children, and most are employed full-time. The resources offered by Seminole State College, including free transportation, tutoring, a laptop loaner