Does anyone have advice for someone returning to college?


Question:
I am in my 40's and want to finish my BS in Criminal Justice 'ONLINE". I already have some coursework behind me. Does anyone know where to start and any suggestions on what colleges accept life experience? What about financing my education? Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

Answer:
THere are certain Community Colleges that will award points for life expierence though it is not recommend in more tradiotnal schools. Online classes are good and bad, I am currently in college and I take one course online. THough online is convienent, if you haven't been in school for a while you may to want to be in a classroom setting until you are back in the swing of it, then proceed online. You can certainly apply for financial aid, GO TO THE WEBSITE!
www.fasfa.gov that is the financial aid site.
Go to the school you are thinking about and ask to speak with an advisor. Try though to stick to Community college or an actual unversity, do not do private institutes, many of them charge you more and give you a less valuable education(been there, done that.)Depending on how long it has been you may have to see if the credits earned are still good. Good luck.
Financial Aid: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

As for the college though.that's up to you.
Study hard and NEVER. And I mean NEVER get behind in assignments or work. Its ten times harder to catch up than it is to stay with the pace in the first place. Be committed and you will get there. I know, I was a mature age student just a few years ago. My new career is fantastic. Will never regret my time at university in Australia.
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