Adult Students: A Painless Guide to Going Back to College - Softcover

"A must-have for any adult learner." --Dr. Lee Bash, dean of graduate and professional studies, Averett University

Whether you are going back to school for the first time, returning after an absence or advancing or changing your career, this book will help. This book guides you step-by-step through the process of going back to school from making the decision to return to college to finding the right program to figuring out how to pay the tuition bills. Inside this book you will learn how to: select the best college or university for your personal and career goals; get free cash for college through scholarships and financial aid; and, create a strong application and essay that reflect your past accomplishments and future goals. Plus, you can read 25 inspirational essays written by adult students. You can also learn how to: repeat the successes and avoid the pitfalls of previous students; save money by maximising credits and your work or life experiences; and, successfully make the transition from working life to student life.