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Help available for low-income students

Explore educational resources and financial aid options for low-income students, including scholarships, state aid, online education and more.

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Accessing higher education as an adult

To celebrate National Higher Education Day, we talked with one of our education experts out how adult students can better access higher ed.

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Scholarships fuel success for returning adult students

First-generation college student Zalissa Zongo Kafando shares how scholarships helped her overcome obstacles and finish her degree at UW–Madison.

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Event showcases returning adult students and their hard-won achievements

Nontraditional students shine at the annual Outstanding UW–Madison Adult Student Celebration and Reception.

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Q&A with award-winning returning adult students

Hear from our 2024 winners of the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student award at UW–Madison.

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Precollege programs prepare students for success

Learn how precollege programs prepare students for academic success as well as offer them opportunities to meet new friends and learn new things with UW–Madison instructors.

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Shining a light on neurodiversity in higher ed

UW–Madison Assistant Professor Megan Reilly shares her experiences as a student and teacher with autism, and how higher education is learning to accommodate neurodivergent students.

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Bridging workforce gaps with continuing education

Many industries includes “hot jobs” with projected growth offering competitive salaries and plentiful openings. Learn from UW–Madison Continuing Studies staff about how lifelong learning can help you advance in or enter one of these fields.

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What adult learners should consider about online degrees

Online programs are expanding access for groups who’ve been left out of university spaces. See what adult learners should consider about online degrees.

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UW Odyssey Project launches free education initiative for veterans

In fall 2023, veterans can start a new UW Odyssey Project course tailored to them. Read about the program and learn how to apply now!

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Resources for writers

Keep making progress on your writing with the help of these writing experts and resources.

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Continuing Studies program manager receives educational research award

With COVID-19 forcing many academic courses online — some for the first time — quality, accessible online teaching has never been more important, both for students and instructors. For conducting online education research on such …

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