Barriers for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education

The purpose of this study is to examine the barriers non-traditional students experience in their attempt to complete their degree program. Semi-structured interviews revealed four key themes: family; support; generational-gaps, and community. These themes highlight areas in which non-traditional st...

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Published in:Educational research (Orem, Utah) Utah), 2023, Vol.34 (2), p.75
Main Author: Beckwith, Naomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Students
Barriers
College Students
Costs
Family Influence
Generational Differences
Housing
Nontraditional Students
Scheduling
Services
Stress Variables
Student Needs
Student Responsibility
Student School Relationship
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to examine the barriers non-traditional students experience in their attempt to complete their degree program. Semi-structured interviews revealed four key themes: family; support; generational-gaps, and community. These themes highlight areas in which non-traditional students feel they have experienced obstacles in reaching their educational goals. Results of this study may be used as a tool for institutes of higher education to recognize the unique challenges that non-traditional students face and use this knowledge to provide better resources and other forms of encouragement to help these students complete their degree program.
ISSN:2637-8965
2637-8965