Adult Degree Completion Resources

Thinking about going back to school to finish your degree?
Here are a few resources we think you’ll find helpful.

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Take the Next Step: A Re-Entry Guide to Finishing Your Degree

Thinking about going back to school to finish what you started? Our guide will help you:

  • determine if you should finish your degree
  • pick the right degree completion program
  • learn more about your financing options
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Financing Your Degree: A Guide to Helping Working Adults Afford Their Degree Completion Program

Want to return to college but not sure about the price tag? Our guide will help you understand:

  • the scholarships, grants, and other financing options available to you (and how to apply for them)
  • the expected cost of a degree completion program
  • the return on investment (ROI) of finishing your degree
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The Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Toolkit

In this guide, we’ll explore CPL in more depth, talk about the ways in which you may be eligible for college credit, and explain how it works at Southern specifically, including:

  • what CPL is and what CPL isn't
  • how to get credit for prior learning
  • how CPL works with other forms of tuition assistance
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How to Apply to Southern Adventist University's Adult Degree Completion Program

Embark on your academic comeback with Southern's step-by-step guide to applying to our online Adult Degree Completion Program. This essential resource unpacks the application process into manageable steps, aligning your prior experience with your future ambitions. 

In this guide, we'll walk you through the application process step-by-step. 

  • How to Apply to Southern’s Adult Degree Completion Program
  • Admissions Requirements
  • Gathering Your Application Materials
  • How to Get an Application Fee Waiver

We can help you return to school and finish what you started…
even if it was 20 years ago.

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Let’s Talk About You

Investing in yourself is always a good idea, especially when the benefits of returning to school to earn your degree are almost endless. It can feel overwhelming at times, but that’s why it’s important to have a trusted adviser in your corner.

Meet Cynthia Wright, director of the Adult Degree Completion Program here at Southern. If you’ve got questions about Southern’s program or want to learn more about what financing options may be available to you, she can show you the way.

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