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LAKELAND - ADULT LEARNER INFORMATION SESSIONS
These sessions are for prospective students age 25 and older who are considering enrolling at Lakeland. Join us to learn more about Lakeland, the steps to admission, financial aid and more! This event will be held several times. To see a list of dates and times and to register, please click the more info link. MORE INFO
Returning to college when you are 25 or older can be challenging, but it can also be one of the best decisions you ever make! Watch our virtual information session video here. Lakeland's Recruitment Center can help adult students:
- navigate the enrollment process
- choose an educational path
- get financial assistance to pay for college
- bring in transfer credits
- request credit for prior learning experience
- find resources on campus to help balance family, job and classroom responsibilities
- answer frequently asked questions about starting or returning to school
Advance Your Career
Lakeland offers over 130 programs which train students in careers that are in demand today. These programs are offered in a variety of formats to fit your life, including:
Take a Class
Lakeland offers a variety of ways for adult learners to take courses at Lakeland:
- Pursue an associates degree, professional certificate, bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
- Get started with the New and Transfer Student Enrollment Checklist.
- Take classes without pursuing a degree/certificate by enrolling as a Non-Degree/Non-Certificate Student.
- Senior citizens 60 years or older have the opportunity to audit credit courses on a space-available basis and have the tuition waived.
- Non-credit classes are available for personal interest or professional development.
Get Help Paying For College
Not only is Lakeland's tuition affordable, but adult learners can also get help paying for college in a variety of ways:
Balance School, Work & Life
Lakeland understands that as an adult student, you likely have other responsibilities besides going to class.
We offer plenty of services and resources to help you succeed in the classroom while still handling your responsibilities at home and at work.
- Our programs provide the flexibility adult learners require, including Distance Learning.
- Free tutoring is available for students looking for additional help at the Learning Center.
- Students with chidren can also take advantage of on-site child care through Campus Kids.
- Specialized services are available for men, women, and veterans.
