Criminal Justice Careers Article -Tips for Adults Seeking Higher Education
And University of Phoenix, a school that caters to working adults, continues to open new locations across the nation to accommodate the growing demand for specialized education. University of Phoenix's Greater Philadelphia Campus opened its doors less than five years ago and already has two campuses and a learning center.
Why are adult Philadelphians hitting the books? In today's fluctuating marketplace, many adults are re-schooling either to gain the educational skills required for a career change or increase their value to their current employer.
More people at all stages are realizing the effect a college degree has on their professional and personal life, says Elden Monday, campus director for University of Phoenix, Greater Philadelphia Campus. And with the increased number of Americans looking to further their education, we anticipate University of Phoenix will help even more of the area's working adults achieve the success they're seeking.
Since there are many more options available to Philadelphia's adult students than before, it is imperative to a university to make sure it meets individual educational needs.
Tip 1 Investigate the School Qualifications
Visit the United States Department of Education Web site at www.ed.gov to ensure the educational institution meets accreditation criteria.
Ask for the school's student retention rate; the industry average is 56 percent. High turnover in a school can be a warning sign of an unsatisfactory educational experience.
Tip 2 Life Experience Counts
¢ Many institutions will work with students to evaluate college level learning achieved outside the classroom for its possible application towards academic credit. Ask your educational institution if they have a program to leverage knowledge gained through your career, work experience or certificated learning to assist in meeting your educational goals.
Tip 3 Financial Aid is not limited to Students Coming Directly from High School
Speak to a financial counselor at an educational institution to learn about options and qualifications for financial aid and visit the National Association of Student and Financial Aid Administrators at www.nasfaa.org, www.studentloan.com or www.educaid.com.
Many corporations will also pay or reimburse tuition for employees. Investigate options through your managerial staff or training/human resources department.
University of Phoenix, Greater Philadelphia Campus, is currently accepting applications for enrollment in its business, technology and criminal justice undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
About University of Phoenix, Greater Philadelphia Campuses
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is now the nation's largest private accredited university. Focusing on providing education to working adults, the college has nearly 150 campuses and learning centers in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. Currently, there are more than 201,381 degree-seeking students enrolled in University of Phoenix. For more information about University of Phoenix degree programs, log onto www.phoenix.edu/philadelphia or call 1-800-My-Success.