Non-Traditional Student's Ability To Attend On-Line Classes

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Even the logistics of attending a class can pose a challenge, as some still have to maintain a family or keep up their household. Sometimes the ability to attend a class on campus is impossible. This is where on-line classes come in handy, as they offer the flexibility for the non-traditional student that has too many demands placed upon their time and lack the ability to attend on-campus lectures. Other forms of assistance available are: financial aid, daycare, or the availability of night classes that best fit a demanding schedule.

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