College Planning for Adults

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 There are many wonderful resources on the Internet that don’t quite belong in any particular building or classroom. These resources can be found in this section of the library. Check back often since the list will constantly be updated.

Adult Student.com
 “Welcome to Adult Student.com! Are you returning to college? Never been before? We are here to assist you with your education progress. Our site is a companion to The Adult Student’s Guide to Survival & Success, 5th edition (ASG), by Al Siebert and Mary Karr. The ASG is a student success book that shows how to handle the unique challenges faced by adult learners starting college.

Realizing the growing importance of computers, and especially the Internet in our society, we have compiled this site as both a resource and an exercise. Throughout the site, you will find links to follow which will develop your familiarity with and skills using the Internet. If you need some help right now, visit our Internet help pages.”
http://www.adultstudent.com/student.html

The Idaho Education Opportunity Center
 This website provides information on the “Five Myths that Stop Adults from Attending College” along with the reality behind the myth. See if any of these myths sound familiar.
http://www.educ.uidaho.edu/eoc/myths.htm

Dr. Mom’s Guide to College
 This short guide to college is written by a college professor. Technically it has been written for young adults who are getting ready to go to college but much of the advice is practical for anyone who will be going to college.
http://www.lions.odu.edu/~kkilburn/dr_mom_home.htm

Back2College.com
 “Going back to college as an adult can be a daunting (sometimes even scary), but very worthwhile experience. We all know that there are many talented and accomplished individuals who never went to college or for some reason or another were not able to complete their degree. For many, earning that “piece of paper” can make a significant difference in their professional or personal life (the achievement of a lifelong dream) – but the idea of returning to school after a long absence can present quite a challenge.”
http://www.back2college.com/library/gettingstarted.htm

Petersons
 This website provides information on distance learning programs in the United states. If you’re not really near a college campus but you have access to the Internet distance learning is probably your best option.
http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning
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Association for Non-traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE)
 “ANTSHE is an international partnership of students, academic professionals, institutions and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate support, education and advocacy for the adult learning community.” Membership for students is $20.00/year. Benefits include networking opportunities, scholarship opportunities, etc.
http://www.antshe.org/

 The Adult Student Center
 The Adult Student Center provides information on returning to and succeeding in college — at any age! This website provides resources “to help you get started, explore your options, develop good study habits, and make career transitions.”
http://www.adultstudentcenter.com/