resources and tips

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Your guide to financial aid for higher ed 

Whether you’re just starting college, returning after some time away or continuing your education as an adult learner, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – known widely as the FAFSA form – is your main gateway to grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans. 

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Tips for navigating college as a rural student

Students from rural communities and small towns can bring a rich set of strengths and perspectives to college — from leadership experience and resourcefulness to…

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Finding college success in recovery

Explore one UW–Madison adult student's inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and how recovery shaped her academic and personal growth.

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Adult students share tips for back-to-college in the fall

Our academic advising manager shares tips from learners for adult students returning to school this fall. Have a great year!

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Support for college students facing basic needs insecurity

Learn about realities and resources for college students facing basic needs insecurity, and how colleges and universities can offer help.

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Finding your groove in college as an adult student

Returning to school as an adult student can be challenging. An educational counselor shares tips to help you through the process.

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Online academic advising: Support for student success

Karen and Leanne provide online academic advising and career support to students. See what they have to say about student success!

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How to build an online degree community

Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, there are simple things you can do to foster community in your online courses. Read these tips for creating genuine communities in your next online course, so you can reap the benefits.

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4 smart study tools for online students

There are many tried and true ways of succeeding in the classroom for any type of learner. Following are some of our tips for being a top online student.

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5 tips for successful online learning

While going back to school often evokes memories of freshly sharpened number two pencils and packs of loose leaf paper, there’s a lot more to it when you’re attending university online. Putting in a little work before classes begin will help set you up for success.

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5 things to look for in an online degree program

The enrollment coaches at UW–Madison Online have put together five things you should evaluate when looking for an online program to earn your bachelor’s degree.

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