Educational Advisement Services
Educational Guides
Make Informed Decisions About Furthering Your Education
Employees can view these guides to gain helpful information and resources including steps for returning to school, paying for school, alternative ways to earn credits, and preparing for the job search.
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Education Guide #1 - Returning to Learning
Learn about making educational decisions, developing career plans, identifying options for school, and being an informed educational consumer.
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Education Guide #2 - Alternative Approaches to Further Education
Find out about the major alternatives to taking courses and gaining college credits including online education, credit-by-examination programs, and evaluation of previous learning.
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Education Guide #3 - Credit-By-Examination
Discover the major exam programs used to earn college credits and how to use them. Included are CLEP, DSST, Excelsior College Exams, and Thomas Edison College Examinations.
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Education Guide #4 - Tax Credits For Education
Explore how to use the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit to receive credit for tuition paid out-of-pocket or through loans.
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Education Guide #5 - Scholarships
Determine how to find and apply for local and national scholarships based on academic major, geographic location, and other factors.
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Education Guide #6 - Informational Interviewing
Discover how to use informational interviewing techniques to explore various occupations, identify career goals, and build a personal network of contacts.
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Education Guide #7 - Networking
Learn how to build a support system of professional contacts that can assist you with the job search and overall career goals.
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Education Guide # 8 - Financing Your Education: A Quick Reference Guide
Find out about various types of financial aid programs for adult students that can be combined to help pay for college to make it more affordable.