Adult students continuing their education at local colleges and universities
It is the time of year when stores are filled with school supplies, and students are getting ready to start another year of their education. Most of them are children or teenagers, making their way through kindergarten to 12th grade. Others, however, are less traditional students.
They are adults who are going back to school.
Adults go back to school for a variety of reasons. It can be for something as big as a career change or as simple as wanting to learn something new. Regardless of the reason, Greater Gainesville has a variety of options for adult students.
Santa Fe College
Sante Fe College in Gainesville offers an adult education program with different opportunities for students to learn. Its goal is to help adults develop skills to obtain employment and be successful in college, the community and the workplace.
Through the program, students will be part of a supportive community as well as having instructional opportunities to take their careers to the next level.
Sante Fe’s adult education program includes:
- Adult Basic Education – To improve skills, prepare for the GED and receive training for further education.
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Provides non-native English speakers with instruction of English fluency and a career pathway for better job opportunities.
- Adult Education Pathways – Provides classes and certifications in different employment fields. Students can earn certifications in programs like Nursing Assistant, 40-hour Child Care, American Heart Association BSL/CPR and First Aid, Safestaff Food Handler and more.
- Project SAINT – An official Florida Post-Secondary Comprehensive Transition Program that helps adult students with disabilities.
For information about Sante Fe’s adult education program go to: https://www.sfcollege.edu/prepare/adult-education/.
University of Florida
According to Best Colleges, the University of Florida is one of the top schools for adult learners. UF, as well as all the other state universities, is able to waive fees for “senior” citizens who want to audit courses thanks to Florida state law –– meaning 60+ learners can attend in person classes for free.
The University of Florida also has an online program available to learners all over the country. It offers degree programs at an affordable cost for students of all ages. The program’s mission is to enable people to lead and influence the next generation and beyond to benefit economics, culture and society by providing a comprehensive offering of high-quality degree programs affordably online.
For more information about UF Online, go to: https://ufonline.ufl.edu/about-us/.
According to Florida Statute Chapter 1009.26 (4), “A state university may waive any or all application, tuition and related fees for persons 60 years of age or older who are residents of this state and who attend classes for credit…”
The University of Florida also has an online program available to learners all over the country. It offers degree programs at an affordable cost for students of all ages. The program’s mission is to enable people to lead and influence the next generation and beyond to benefit economics, culture and society by providing a comprehensive offering of high-quality degree programs affordably online.
For more information about UF Online, go to: https://ufonline.ufl.edu/about-us/