Do some research online for graduate programs that interest you. Make a list of your top five choices, and write down pertinent details about the program like tuition, financial aid, term of study and location of the program.
Sit down and assess whether you have time to devote to grad school. Make a plan for your life financially. Answer questions like whether you will have to quit working, if you can get tuition assistance, whether financial aid will be needed, the time commitment and your family obligations.
Be realistic about whether you are ready to begin school again. For students who have already reached midlife, the decision to attend graduate school can be hard. The anxiety of returning to a young college environment, juggling career responsibilities and maintaining family obligations can be tough. Look into distance learning programs if job restrictions prevent you from physically attending school.
Talk to faculty and students at the school at which you are applying if possible. Get a feel for the demographics of students admitted and the age bracket. Be realistic about your possibilities and limitations. Then begin gathering information for the application materials you will need to apply to graduate school.
Gather your application materials and write your essays. Use your age as a main focus in your application, if you feel it is appropriate to explain why you would be an ideal graduate student. Emphasize your life and work experience in your application.