<p>Hi! I am 28 years old and am going back to school part time to finish my bachelor's degree. I have a 4.0 college GPA, but have been out of school for a few years now, after attending off-and-on during my early 20's. I am wondering if anyone has information on how a student who is a little older can find financial aid and scholarships. I am having a hard time and would appreciate any advice. Thanks!</p>
<p>Are you going to be attending a traditional program or in a program designed for working adults?</p>
<p>Your closest community college and public university have seen your situation a bazillion times before. Make an appointment with their financial aid offices to discuss your personal situation, and get some direction on where to go.</p>
<p>Are there any programs in your area that are specifically for non-traditional age students? Two that I know of are the McBride Scholars program at Bryn Mawr College, and the weekend college at Trinity University (Washington, DC). There has to be something in Massachusetts! Maybe at Simmons?</p>
<p>All the best.</p>
<p>You could look for them online. there are many scholarships on websites for adults and those who are returning to school. </p>
<p>I went back to school and had to write an essay about how I grew up and used the years without school. It asked how you changed treating people throughout the years. And I wrote about how when I was young I would hit on other women's boyfriends to try and make myself feel better, but expressed how I became independent and accepted myself through working. You could write about that if that applies to you, or maybe it doesnt. Hm...</p>