Concern #5: I haven’t studied for years. Shake off the cobwebs and start slowly if needed. Consider taking only one or two classes and choose subjects with which you are familiar. Nearly every college has study centers to assist you or tutors to provide more individualized attention. There are plenty of people around for support, […]
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North Dakota TRiO Programs Help Students Succeed in College
If you are a first-generation college student, have a documented disability and/or come from a low-income household, you may be eligible to participate in a North Dakota college or university TRiO program.
Continue ReadingNo High School Diploma/GED? College is Still Possible. Here’s How.
Nontraditional students have plenty of options to start earning college credit while they finish their high school education.
Continue ReadingMilitary Tuition Assistance Programs for College Students
If you are an active duty military service member, you may qualify for tuition assistance that lets you take civilian college courses during off-duty hours.
Continue ReadingBe a Traditional College Student and Prepare for a U.S. Army Career
If you are considering joining the military but still want to earn a college degree, look into North Dakota’s Army ROTC programming. As an ROTC cadet, you not only get to experience life as a traditional college student, you also receive formative training that prepares you for a career in the U.S. Army.
Continue ReadingHow Nontraditional Students Can Master Their Work-Life Balance
Nontraditional students are challenged to master staying healthy, practicing time management and being involved on campus.
Continue ReadingNavigating College as a Parent
Earning a college degree is a challenge in and of itself, but for college students raising children while being a student is an added responsibility. Time management as a student parent can be difficult, but with careful communication and a few sacrifices, attending college as a parent is extremely feasible. Before you go back to […]
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