Perspectives
Support for college students facing basic needs insecurity
Learn about realities and resources for college students facing basic needs insecurity, and how colleges and universities can offer help.
There’s no age limit for financial aid
A student services coordinator shares four myths about financial aid for returning adult students — and what you should know instead.
Return to college has life-changing impact
After struggling in college and being academically dismissed, Tyler Johnston returned to finish his degree at UW–Madison with personal determination and tailored campus support.
Help is available for students with disabilities
Returning to college as an adult can be challenging, particularly if you have a disability. Student services staff offer a few tips for finding resources and accommodations to support your academic journey.
Transferring to a 4-year school may be worth it
Earning a bachelor’s degree can boost your career — and your salary. Here are six tips for transferring to a 4-year school after earning your associate degree.
Taking a break from school can prove beneficial
There are many good reasons students choose to take time away from college. UW–Madison student Annie Lewis shares her story.
Cultivating college knowledge for first-generation adult students
One of our academic advisors provides advice and support for first-generation returning adult college students in this column published in the Wisconsin State Journal.
Myths persist about getting an online degree
Four common myths about earning your college degree online — and what you should know instead.
College funding for older adult students
Learn some tips — like how to find funding sources — from one of our student services coordinators on how to fund your return to college as an adult student.
Manage expectations when returning to school
Tips on setting priorities, communicating needs and maintaining your well-being.
Set yourself up for a successful school year by leveraging school resources
As the school year commences, be prepared to reach out and ask your school for help when it comes to your academics, health and financial well-being.
Turn college rejection into opportunity
A college rejection can sting, but there is more than one way to reach your academic goals.
Plan now for return to school in fall as adult student
Read about some actions you can take during summer downtime to prepare for fall applications and enrollment in your continuing education.
Seek clarity on remote work in a job search
Tips for job seekers on balancing issues of personal health and safety with employer expectations for remote or in-person work.
Do you need a degree? Consider other educational options
Read about a variety of beneficial educational options outside of getting a degree, by our student services coordinator Ace Hilliard.
Try this self-audit before returning to college
Before you jump back into a degree or training program, help set yourself up for success by conducting this three-part education audit.
Overcoming barriers of going back to school
Our student services coordinator Anne Niendorf shared her journey to getting a college degree, along with tips on being a returning adult student, with the Wisconsin State Journal. Get inspired by her story!
Students make progress, stay connected in online continuing education classes
Online classes helped two students meet their personal and professional development goals.
Help for adult students returning to college
Our new column, published monthly in the Wisconsin State Journal, shares opportunities, resources and tips for returning adult students.
Tips on setting career goals for 2021
Our UW-Madison career counselor offers tips on making a fresh start to find a job, change careers or set new goals in 2021.
Returning adult students dig deep to balance roles and responsibilities in COVID times
Kristy Jorgensen and Alex Hentzen are among 9,805 students 25 years old and older who were enrolled spring 2019 through 2020 at UW-Madison. Read about their challenges and triumphs.
Making the decision to apply for a job, pandemic edition
A UW–Madison career counselor offers time-tested and new tips for applying for a job during COVID.
Making the most of a bridge job in your professional journey
A career counselor explains the reasons to consider a bridge job and how you know when it’s time to move on.
Responding to workplace safety issues during the pandemic
Many people around the country are nearing six months of working from home. Of course, while essential workers never left “the office,” other employees have…