Author: Jillian Hoefer

  • The Challenges of Being a Non-Traditional College Student

    Some people believe that older adults have fewer challenges when pursuing higher education. Usually, this belief stems from the view of increased maturity and polished time-management skills that often comes with age. However, with work and family demands on top of classes and coursework, non-traditional-aged college students may be the ones who face an uphill…

  • Hope May be Looming on the Horizon for Student Loan Forgiveness

    With the new presidential administration taking office in January, promises were made for a multitude of student loans to be forgiven. Student loans are a burden that many college students bear, with repayments starting as soon as six months after a student leaves school for any reason, or nine months for those with Perkins Loans. …