Juggling Work and College: Scholarships for Adults

I'm a working adult hoping to return to school. Are there college scholarships and grants aimed at adults who are also working? Balancing work and education is a challenge!

Absolutely, there are indeed several scholarships and grants specifically designed for adults returning to college. They recognize the unique challenges that adult students face and provide some financial relief. I'll list a few examples, but bear in mind that there are many more out there:

1. The Adult Student Grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is aimed at adults facing financial barriers to continuing education.

2. The Imagine America Foundation's Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) gives scholarships to non-traditional students enrolling in career colleges.

3. The Ford ReStart Program is designed for adults who had their education interrupted but now wish to "restart" by pursuing an undergraduate degree in Oregon or Siskiyou County, California.

4. The Jeanette Rankin Women's Scholarship is for women 35 or older who are pursuing a technical or vocational degree, an associate degree, or a first bachelor's degree.

5. The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program funds schools to support students aged 25-50 whose studies were interrupted for at least five years and wish to resume studying to complete their degree.

Remember also to check for scholarships and grants offered by the school you're planning to attend, as many universities and colleges have programs designed specifically to assist adult learners and non-traditional students. Institutions often have scholarships and bursaries that working adults could take advantage of.

Finally, reach out to your employer to find out if they provide tuition assistance or reimbursement programs. Many larger companies have programs in place to support employees in furthering their education.