Post-Secondary Nursing Career Pathways – A Five-Part Series
Author: Tisha Bradford As we navigate the coronavirus pandemic, the essential function of frontline health workers stands out as those doctors, nurses, and first responders work to keep us safe every single day. The pandemic has also sharpened our understanding of the importance of the sustainability of these professions. We are going to dive into…
Read MoreOklahoma College Resources
Attending college can be an intimidating task to undertake for a student but also for the parent. How will we pay for this? What school is best for my child? What’s the cost difference between in-state tuition versus out of state tuition? How do we apply for financial aid? How do we budget for college?…
Read MorePlan to get back on track with your student loan repayment! Tips from the office of Federal Student Aid
All is not lost if you defaulted on a student loan. An Office of the U.S. Department of Education for Federal Student Aid, offers advice and tools to help you get out of default in an article found at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/default/get-out. In this article the U.S. Department of Education recommends: Don’t get discouraged if you’re in default…
Read MoreThe Changing Face of Today’s Student: More Diverse, Older and Requiring More Personalized Learning.
A scan of several studies and surveys reveals a clear picture of how higher education enrollment will change in the coming years. The student body will be more ethnically diverse, more female and less likely to comprise 18-year-olds fresh out of high school.
Read MoreWhat is ‘adult-friendly’ college?
45% of college students are adults over the age of 25, according to Forbes.com (contributed by Richard Eisenberg of Next Avenue, Sept. 18, 2017 in The Best Colleges for Adults.). Why does age matter? Many adult students over 25 understand the difficulties of juggling family commitments, job requirements and college classes. Oklahoma’s colleges and universities…
Read MoreVeterans who need to finish a degree
Recently I’ve attended several Veterans’ job fairs and other events honoring our veterans. As a veteran myself, I feel compelled to make sure other veterans are aware of job and career opportunities as well as opportunities to pursue higher education and other life goals. Visit www.OKJobMatch.com for veteran-only job fairs in your area. In my…
Read MoreAfter a 12-Year Break from Classes, CASC Student Learns She is Eligible for A Degree
Soon-to-be Carl Albert State College graduate, Rena Miller of Wister, OK, recently attended CASC’s RECONNECT Event after a 12-year break from college, in hopes of learning how many college credit hours she needed to complete in order to finish her degree. What she learned after her visit with an advisor in the CASC Enrollment Office…
Read MoreAfrican-Americans Can Reach Higher
It’s no secret that American higher education has a dropout problem. About one in three students who enroll in college never earn a degree. Many lower-income and middle-class students excel in high school only to falter in college and then struggle to get good jobs. Students who complete their degrees typically go on to earn…
Read MoreResources for Single Parents to Go Back to College
There are many resources for single parents who want to return to school to complete their college degree. Click on the links to go to the appropriate website for more information about the scholarship/grant and application process. There are seven scholarships available for single moms: Beatrice F. Kroesche Memorial Scholarship https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/11961 Bernice Murray Scholarship https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-state/vermont-scholarships/bernice-murray-scholarship/3395…
Read MoreFour Tips for Single Parents Returning to School
Single parents can finish their degrees, too. Returning to school after having a child presents its own set of challenges, but those challenges can be magnified if you don’t have a plan. Here are four tips for single parents returning to school to complete their college degree. Tip #1 Write Down Your Goals Make your…
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