2031, Application and Financial aid - Student Success Central

Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access.

Bursar

Bursar Financial aid Career counseling Scheduling

I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

EAB

AUGUST 15, 2023

EAB estimates that by 2031, 60% of adult learners will be Gen Z (like my classmates and me). Institutions could help alleviate my concerns regarding cost and return on investment by clearly advertising cost (total cost if available, by credit if needed) and showcasing available scholarship and financial aid opportunities on program webpages.

Financial aid

Financial aid Scholarship Accessibility Access

The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs

EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

And the portion of adult learners from Gen Z is expected to grow to 60% by 2031. International students and students interested in legal education programs (JD, LLM) spend the most time researching programs, perhaps because of the additional application requirements these students face.

Financial aid

Financial aid Placement Retention International student

Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs

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