Articles About Education

Some students may decide to attend a different school after taking a long break from college. Others might realize one school isn't the right fit and opt to move directly to another. Transfer credits serve as a bridge between the progress you've already made and your path to finishing a degree.

Think about education as a ladder. If you decide to climb all the way to the top, you’ll end up with an advanced degree — or maybe two. What you’ll study in an advanced degree program depends on your area of focus, but you can expect the content to be specialized, in-depth and challenging.

Even if the first time you enrolled in college didn't go as planned, you can still be successful this time around. Some colleges offer student support services designed with returning students or nontraditional learners and their needs in mind.

Finishing your degree doesn't have to mean starting over. Even if online schools didn't exist when you were last in college, your existing credits may be more useful than you think. Learn about how long college credits last and if they expire.