Lee University developing online programs for nontraditional students
August 21, 2012
Now that more grants for parents and scholarships for moms are becoming widely available, a number of adults are returning to school in order to obtain a higher education. Specifically, accredited online colleges are growing in popularity as nontraditional students look to earn a degree on their own time.
Recently, Lee University announced that it will be developing new online degree programs for nontraditional students who may not live on campus, according to The Cleveland Banner. This may also be a more affordable option than signing up for on-campus courses.
"There are a lot of adult students not only here in Tennessee, but all over the country who went to multiple schools, but never finished their degree," Joshua Black, executive director for the Division of Adult Learning, told the news source.
As a busy parent, accredited online programs are becoming more attractive because they allow moms to stay home with their kids as they work toward a degree. At the end of the day, a degree can help individuals expand upon their careers and earn high-salary jobs. In the end, this can make it easier to establish a work-life balance.
