Despite the sleepless nights and countless dirty diapers, we can all agree that your children are one of the greatest gifts that you will ever experience. You get to watch them grow up, become adults, and eventually go off to college. However, if you’ve delayed your own college experience as a result of raising your family, there’s never been a better time to go back for your degree. Colleges now make a point of creating programs that work for those who work – both at home and in the office. Here are a few ways colleges are ensuring that their college ‘families’ are helping your family while you go back to school.
Affordable tuition.
It’s not exactly news – college isn’t cheap. However, an increasing number of schools are offering competitive financial aid packages that help make your education dreams a reality. Gone are the days where you “can’t afford college.” Compared to other schools, Albertus offers packages that are quite affordable, which makes it easier to return to school. It is important for colleges to help students appropriately fund their college education, especially working adults with family obligations.
Accessible options.
With classes available on traditional campuses, online and even on weekends, today’s best colleges and universities provide students with a diverse array of delivery formats that help them learn on their own schedules. In today’s college environment, you’re able to take Leadership in your living room, Sociology on Saturdays, and Accounting in a traditional classroom setting. The possibilities are endless, and the choice should be yours.
Accelerated pace.
The best colleges also offer degree programs at an accelerated pace. Instead of having to worry about who will watch your children throughout four years of classes, you can take courses that finish in as little as 5 to 8 weeks. An accelerated pace helps you reach your goals faster, which means more time to spend with your family.
Personal attention.
Some colleges are able to provide smaller classroom sizes, which offer a level of personal detail that can’t be found at larger universities. When you benefit from a student-teacher ratio of as little as 13:1, your rate of learning increases and your classroom experiences will be a lot more enriching.
Outstanding support.
Today’s great colleges know that today’s best students are anything but traditional. They have made great strides in programs like career services, tutoring and advising, in order to accommodate students while they earn their degrees and balance family obligations. Today’s students benefit tremendously from the added attention and assistance that great colleges provide.
Successful degrees.
Earning a college degree as a working adult is like handing yourself the keys to a wealth of career growth opportunities. With the right degree, you can earn significantly more over the course of your career while providing a better future for your family. Unsurprisingly, those who have earned their bachelor’s degrees will earn over a million dollars* more than those without a college degree. That kind of return on your academic investment will surely put your kids through their own successful college experiences!
If you’re looking for a college that accomplishes everything on this list and more, Albertus Magnus College is the place for you. Albertus is a small, close-knit academic family that’s rooted deeply in the Dominican tradition and ready to help you and your family reach their goals. With events like Family Day and Fall Fest, we invite your entire family to come see what Albertus is all about. Throughout your college experience at Albertus, your family will become part of a larger family – ours.
To discover an education that fits your life, visit our open houses in East Hartford, CT, on November 16th or New Haven, CT, on November 18th.