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From Mom to Psychology Student

15 Dec
Adult learners face unique challenges when returning to school. They are balancing work, family, and life responsibilities while pursuing academic goals. Supporting these students effectively requires flexibility, understanding, and personalized guidance. Courtney Bollard’s story illustrates exactly how the right support can help adult learners thrive. Courtney began her college journey in criminal justice, drawn to the idea of law school. But as she progressed, she realized that her true passion was psychology. Through reflection and guidance from the myFootpath team, she discovered a program that aligned with her interests and strengths. Courtney shared, “I’ve always enjoyed helping people, being a shoulder to talk
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Categories: News & Research, Students, Uncategorized

Joshua Designing his Future

19 Nov
Finding the Right Path Forward When Joshua first considered going back to school, he wasn’t sure where to begin. After exploring options, he realized the high cost of some programs would leave him with overwhelming debt. That’s when he connected with the myFootpath team, through an email that arrived at just the right time. He applied the same day, was accepted, and, one year later, he’s thriving in his Bachelor’s program in Communications and Graphic Design. “I didn’t think I was going to end up going back to school… but it’s been a great experience so far.” Learning, Creating, and Applying Skills in Real
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Categories: News & Research, Students

How Jaliyah is Inspiring Others

24 Oct
A Working Parent’s Decision to Return When Jaliyah decided to return to college, she joined a growing population of adult learners balancing work, family, and education in pursuit of a better future. A Patient Care Assistant with a passion for healthcare, she enrolled in a Health Science program to take the next step in her career and model perseverance for her children. “The reason why I decided to come back to school was to build myself and have something for my kids in the future.” - Jaliyah Rediscovering Confidence Through Learning Like many returning adult learners, Jaliyah had been away from formal education for
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Categories: News & Research, Students

Rethinking Re-Enrollment

15 Oct
Over 43 million students have started and then stumbled along the path to degree completion. Re-enrolling this population presents a huge opportunity but also a significant challenge for institutions, and requires a deep understanding of the barriers faced and innovative strategies to overcome them. We’ll showcase industry-leading approaches that have successfully reengaged adult learners and moved them towards success. From streamlining administrative processes to leveraging technology for personalized support, we will share how CAEL and myFootpath work together to help this population, and we'll uncover practical strategies that institutions can implement to scale their re-enrollment efforts. Don't miss this opportunity
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Categories: News & Research, Universities

Rhonda’s Path to Success

24 Sep
Rhonda is juggling work, family, and her Business Administration degree... and thriving. Going back to school as an adult isn’t easy. Daily responsibilities can make it feel out of reach. But Rhonda proves it’s possible, with determination and the right support. Meet Rhonda Rhonda is pursuing a Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management. She’s always been passionate about leadership, problem-solving, and helping organizations run more efficiently. She describes herself as “leading from the back, behind the curtains,” letting others shine while guiding teams toward success. Rhonda’s journey hasn’t been straightforward. She attended college before but had to stop multiple times. Returning
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Categories: News & Research, Students, Uncategorized

Tina’s Return to School

03 Sep
At myFootpath, we believe every student’s journey matters, especially those who paused their education and are now ready to return. Adult learners bring unique strengths to the classroom, and their success stories highlight the profound impact that reengagement initiatives can have not only on the students themselves, but also on their families, workplaces, and communities. One of those stories is Tina Ide’s. The Journey Back As a working mother, Tina once questioned whether going back to school was realistic. Balancing work and family already filled her days, and she wondered if adding classes would be too much. But with the right support, Tina
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Categories: News & Research, Students, Uncategorized

myFootpath Launches Reengagement Campaign

21 Aug
Chicago, IL, August 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --myFootpath, a trusted higher education service provider with more than 25 years of experience, is proud to announce a new collaboration with Utah Valley University (UVU), a public institution based in Orem, Utah. United by a shared mission to transform lives, the focus will be on reengaging and graduating nontraditional students who paused their academic journeys before completing a degree. Through this collaboration, myFootpath will provide UVU with its signature combination of student data analysis, innovative technology solutions, and personalized, one-on-one coaching. These tools are designed to support adult learners from their first point of reengagement all the way
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Categories: News & Research, Universities

2025 SCNC Report

20 Aug
The National Student Clearinghouse released its new report on the SCNC student population. Highlights include: The SCNC population is 43.1 million as of the start of the 2023-24 academic year. The working age SCNC population currently under 65 comprises 37.6 million people, an increase of 2.2 percent from the start of the prior academic year. The number of students stopping out from higher education declined for the second year in a row, and the number of SCNC students re-enrolling in postsecondary education increased for the second year in a row. However, the SCNC population still grew as the 2.1 million students who
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Categories: News & Research, Universities

Transforming Education for Adult Learners

16 Jul
Student success is a guiding principle across institutions and should serve as the north star for how they design their experience. Today, there are over 43 million adults who have started at an institution of higher education and left prior to earning a degree. In fact, the average graduation rate at 4-year institutions is just over 60%, where it has languished for decades. There are a bevvy of retention efforts at institutions all over the country, most not having moved the needle as indicated by the national average graduation rate. While those efforts remain critically important, we have an ethical
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Categories: News & Research, Universities
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