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Online College: No longer just for “non-traditional” students

Posted on October 19, 2015 - Posted in: Blog
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Since its introduction, online college education has been touted as an opportunity and solution for nontraditional college students—older students, students who may have put their college education on hold, or others outside the under-25 first-time college student demographic. However, as discussed in this article from US News (http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2015/10/07/online-education-not-just-for-nontraditional-students-anymore ),  the number of students in that “traditional” group has been growing. Their reasons for pursuing an online degree may vary, but the flexibility and potential to save money are some of the most appealing features of these programs.

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