Nontraditional Students
Adult and Nontraditional Student Resources


Phone: 616-331-7360
Toll Free: 888-831-4034
nontraditional@gvsu.edu



There are many resources for you as an adult or nontraditional student. The following links are some we think might help you throughout your educational career at Grand Valley.

American Council on Education
Whether you need a high school credential or college credit for military training or workplace courses, the American Council on Education supports your efforts. ACE's programs and services help you gain access to and success in postsecondary education.

Association for Nontraditional Students in Higher Education
ANTSHE is an international partnership of students, academic professionals, institutions, and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate support, education, and advocacy for the adult learner.

No Worker Left Behind
In her 2007 State of the State Address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm proposed No Worker Left Behind (NWLB) -
a free tuition program to help Michigan workers acquire the skills they need to get connected to good-paying jobs in the today’s global economy. The program is part of her comprehensive plan to transform Michigan’s economy.

University Continuing Education Association's Student Information Center
The Student Center is intended to provide continuing education information for prospective and current students.
 It also includes their Inspire page which is dedicated to inspiring adults to continue their education.

Welcome to Adult Student.com
Are you returning to college? Never been before? We are here to assist you with your education progress. Our site is a companion to The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success, 5th edition (ASG), by Al Siebert and Mary Karr. The ASG is a student success book that shows how to handle the unique challenges faced by adult learners starting college.

Students Over 30.com

This website provides nontraditional student stories, employment tips, and articles that may assist you in preparing for the classroom experience.  Use this website as a source for inspiration and as general guidance in answering some of your questions about what it might be like to go-back-to college.


  Last Modified Date: July 28, 2009
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