The University of Minnesota's College of Continuing Education provides adult students with multiple paths of action to completing a degree. Returning students are allowed to choose a program designed by themselves, earning a Master of Liberal Studies, or pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management, manufacturing technology, or IT infrastructure. Adults can take courses for academic credit without actually being admitted as a student as long as the course requirements are met and the class is not full. University of Minnesota's website provides information about financial aid and how adult students may earn scholarships for classes.
University of Minnesota
20 Classroom Office Building 1
994 Buford Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-624-4000
umn.edu
Columbia College's evening campus is geared toward adult students. Those taking classes can choose from a variety of programs, including business administration, computer and mathematical sciences, education, human services and psychology. Each of these programs offers at least an associate's degree, some even providing the courses to earn a master's degree. Columbia College boasts small classes and a comparatively small adult student body of 1,400 students each session. Five sessions are offered throughout the year to provide those who work professionally with a flexible schedule.
Columbia College
1001 Rogers St.
Columbia, MO 65216
573-875-8700
ccis.edu
Located in Dallas, Texas, Dallas Baptist University offers two tracks of completing a college degree for its adult students. The Portfolio Degree Program is for students 24 years old and older and with four or more years of professional work experience who want to turn that experience into college credit. All Portfolio students take Lifelong Learning and Experiential Learning to help them adjust to the world of academia. The Inverted Degree Program is for adult students who already have at least 24 hours of technical or occupational studies credit. Students pursue bachelor's degrees in the arts and sciences or business studies with emphases in art, Christian studies, psychology, accounting, finance, marketing and numerous other focuses.
Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211
800-460-1328
dbu.edu
Valdosta Technical College is located in Valdosta, Georgia, but offers adult education classes in several counties across the state. VTC's goal is to "improve basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics" among its adult students to prepare them for the General Educational Development tests. Classes are free but as of 2010 students must pay $19 for each GED test or $95 for all sections at the same time. After having passed the GED, students can then apply for the HOPE Grant, Pell Grant or other types of financial aid. English as a Second Language classes also are offered.
Valdosta Technical College
4089 Val Tech Road
Valdosta, GA 31602-0929
229-333-2100
valdostatech.edu