THE NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT F.A.Q.

(frequently asked questions)

WHAT IS A NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT?

Usually, a non-traditional student is an older student - perhaps over 21, perhaps is married or is somebody who has taken a break and wants to go back to school now.

Here, on this website, a non-traditional student is anyone who feels non-traditional, regardless of age.

THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS...

Some non-traditional students are getting their GED before trying for a better job. Some are taking a course online or attending school at home.

Some are attending college. One thing is for sure: Non-traditional students are a vibrant and growing group. And they have their work cut out for them!

MORE NONTRADS ARE ATTENDING SCHOOL NOW THAN EVER BEFORE...

Many colleges, universities, and other schools are realizing that more and more nontraditional students are part of their student population, and have started offering a lot more assistance and information. Some schools offer clubs, club rooms, scholarships, special registration sessions, day care, housing, and special help for all nontraditional students now.

You can go to your state page here on the website to find out more about what schools in your state or country offer to nontraditional students.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SITE:

This site is dedicated to helping each non-traditional student find information, connection, and motivation to acheive his or her educational goals.

You can click below to go to your state or country and find out which colleges, universities and other schools have been added so far to the site. And check back - - a new state or country is featured each month.

Alabama - Alaska - Arizona - Arkansas - California - Colorado - Connecticut - District of Columbia - Delaware - Florida - Georgia - Hawaii - Idaho - Illinois - Indiana - Iowa - Kansas - Kentucky - Louisiana - Maine - Maryland -Massachusetts - Michigan - Minnesota - Mississippi - Missouri - Montana - Nebraska - Nevada - New Hampshire - New Jersey - New Mexico - New York - North Carolina - North Dakota - Ohio - Oklahoma - Oregon - Pennsylvania - Rhode Island - South Carolina - South Dakota - Tennessee - Texas - Utah - Vermont - Virginia - Washington State - West Virginia - Wisconsin - Wyoming - Other Countries

WHAT KINDS OF GROUPS ARE LISTED?

Mostly, Non-Traditional Student groups are listed here. However, support groups or other pages may be listed if they are valuable for non-traditional students in your state or area.

HOW CAN I LIST MY NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT GROUP OR SERVICE?

You can go to the Add Group page for more information on adding your group or listing.

Where can I find out more about this website and the webmaster?

You can go to the About Me page to find out more.

Some other important questions:

This site will help answer these questions and more, and point you in the right direction to find out even more answers.

Check out the links to the left for more information and help.

CAN I ASK ANOTHER QUESTION?

Yes. You can always email the webmaster, too, for more information at the link below:

CONTACT THE WEBMASTER

What else you can do:

1) Join the Non-Trads Yahoo group and share with other non-traditional students about being a non-traditional student. What is your experience like? Share your questions and answers with other non-traditional students.

2) Go to the new guestmap and put your state or location on it.

3) Say hello to other non-traditional students and start a conversation on the new non-trad student message boards.

4) Subscribe to the FREE non-traditional student blog.

YES ---- NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS CAN GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND CAN SUCCEED.

Nontraditional students often have to deal with jobs, family responsibilities, and a lot more. But they are going back to school in larger and larger numbers. They are coping with many different things as they work towards their dreams.

5) Read more about non-traditional student ideas and web links on this site. You will find hints about studying, how to deal with different situations, study smart, and how to stay motivated in order to do really well in school.

Just click the links here, on the navigation area, and on the index page to find out more.