Objective: States increasingly create promise programs to increase college enrollment and degree attainment. The objective of this study was to understand the experiences of adult learners using the Tennessee Reconnect Grant (TN Reconnect) as they transitioned to becoming college students. Methods: Drawing upon interviews with 23 adult learners,…

This brochure lists some steps to help adults in Minnesota who want to further their education and career prospects through college, technical school, or graduate school. Minnesota has several types of postsecondary institutions that offer hundreds of programs. Many of these are geared for adults with courses on weekends and evenings. There are…

This guide, which is intended for middle aged and older women who are interested in starting, resuming, or completing education and training, explains how and where to find financial aid. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of developing an overall financial aid search strategy and suggests procedures for identifying and pursuing possible financial…