{"id":41943,"date":"2018-06-18T12:53:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T17:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/?post_type=advice&#038;p=41943"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:59:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:59:33","slug":"reasons-why-you-should-finish-college","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/reasons-why-you-should-finish-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Reasons Why You Should Finish College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life happens, plans change, and sometimes we are forced to put our goals on the back burner. It could be a change in finances, unexpected family obligations, or a number of other commitments that keep you from obtaining a bachelor\u2019s degree. We understand that once you\u2019ve taken a leave of absence, finishing college might not seem feasible. You might even be wondering whether it\u2019s necessary or worth it to go back to school. Our hope is that, after reading this post, you will not only see the value in completing your undergraduate degree requirements, but you will also feel equipped to start the process to finish college! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-not-too-late-yet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s Not Too Late\u2026 Yet!<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think about your goals for your career, family, and finances, it&#8217;s helpful to consider whether they would be more attainable with a bachelor\u2019s degree. If lacking the necessary qualifications is limiting your opportunities in earning potential and career development, why wait any longer to start making your dreams a reality?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will always be competition with people who are pursuing the same things you are, whether that be to own a business, manage people, develop a new product, or any professional achievement you want. Finishing your bachelor&#8217;s degree is the best way to meet and surpass those vying for your spot. Your plans of living comfortably within your means, owning a home, or having a competitive edge in the workplace are possible, but it&#8217;s important to take action!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table button aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\n<h2>Did you know&#8230;<\/h2>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Job openings attract an average of <a href=\"https:\/\/novoresume.com\/career-blog\/resume-statistics#key-resume-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">250 r\u00e9sum\u00e9s<\/a>, yet only 2% of applicants will be called in for an interview.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Census Bureau found that 33.4% of <a href=\"http:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/state-watch\/326995-census-more-americans-have-college-degrees-than-ever-before\">American 25 or older<\/a> have completed a bachelor&#8217;s degree or higher\u2014a state that is only rising with time!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of people 25 and older who have attended college is expected to grow <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/fastfacts\/display.asp?id=98\">18 percent<\/a> by 2025.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Average <a href=\"https:\/\/smartasset.com\/retirement\/the-average-salary-by-education-level\">earnings for employees with bachelor&#8217;s degrees<\/a> work out to $59,124 per year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/story\/the-higher-your-degree-the-more-likely-you-are-to-buy-a-house-2017-08-02\">Homeownership rates<\/a> for bachelor&#8217;s degree holders were 67.3% in 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-might-be-thinking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Might Be Thinking\u2026<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><b><i>\u201cI already have a career. <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/why-earning-a-degree-wes-creel\/\"><b><i>Is it really worth it to finish college<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>?\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES! The job market is changing. Employers are actively seeking the most qualified candidates. Having your bachelor\u2019s degree may provide you with job security down the road. Not to mention the increase in earning potential!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><b><i>\u201cI can\u2019t afford it!\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College is expensive\u2014it\u2019s an undeniable fact\u2014but the reward for earning your degree can, in many cases, outweigh the cost. We understand finances can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. But that doesn\u2019t have to be the case! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/financial-aid-adult-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults are eligible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for financial aid and Pell Grants, and many employers are even willing to cover the majority of your tuition! We at <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\">Abound<\/a> have many great tips and resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/employer-assisted-tuition-8-strategies-persuade-your-boss-wes-creel\/\">how to persuade your employer<\/a> to provide you tuition assistance. Also keep in mind that many Abound: Finish College are quite affordable in comparison to other colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table button aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Many states have their own grants specifically tailored to adult learners who are choosing to finish their degrees. For example, Indiana started the <em>You Can.Go Back<\/em> campaign to help the 750,000+ Hoosiers who started college but didn&#8217;t finish. Because of this state-wide effort, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/che\/4509.htm\">$7.5 million in state grants is now available<\/a> to help them go back to school.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><b><i>\u201cI have <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/childcare-alternatives-for-adult-students\/\"><b><i>a family to care for<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>.\u201d <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wellbeing of your dependents is a priority. Life can be fast paced and schedules fill up quickly. We understand that going back to school requires sacrifice from the entire family. But remember: there are resources available to you and a variety of unconventional options for support. Childcare may even be covered by financial aid or your employer!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><b><i>\u201cI don\u2019t have enough time.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology and added campus resources are making it more and more possible for adults to finish their degrees without neglecting their current work schedules or family responsibilities. Colleges are working hard to make college degrees more accessible for nontraditional students.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many four-year universities operate centers at community college campuses so that students don\u2019t have to commute, move, or interrupt their lives in order to complete their degrees. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across the country, many states now offer bachelor\u2019s degrees through community colleges. Florida\u2019s 28 community colleges (now \u201cstate colleges\u201d) offer bachelor\u2019s degrees for 2-12 majors. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses and degrees are offered in many formats\u2014including traditional \u201cface to face\u201d classes, blended classes, and completely online courses. \u00a0Convenience and accessibility are at an all-time high.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many colleges accept <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/college-credit-for-life-experience-wes-creel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior learning credit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provides a way for learners to earn credit for their past and current work experience through testing, submitting a portfolio or Competency-Based Education programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some schools offer scholarships or <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/child-care-resources\/\">child care subsidies<\/a> to adult students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table button aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Competency Based Education (CBE) programs allow students to earn credits at a more accelerated pace, rather than taking a certain number of courses per term. University of Mary Hardin Baylor and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/\">Abound: Finish Colleges<\/a> that offer CBE. The Competency Based Education allows students to take assessments for a particular skillset at their own pace. Students pay a flat rate for tuition for the semester and are able to complete as much as they can within three or four months. UMGB and Maine Presque Isle have coaches who will follow up with you as often as you need to hold you accountable and connect you to specific resources. You will never be without support!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><b>\u201c<\/b><b><i>My full-time job is very demanding.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding balance is tricky, but it\u2019s also important in order for you to thrive in all areas of your life. We\u2019ve compiled some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/7-tips-to-help-you-balance-school-and-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you to consider while working toward that stability. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know you have doubts, and we want you to know they are completely valid! But there are viable, attainable answers to your questions and concerns. Colleges\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/free-money-back-school-employers-dime\/\">even some employers<\/a>\u2014recognize the needs of nontraditional students and are providing the necessary support for them to obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree without neglecting responsibilities at home or work. There are even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/12-helpful-campus-resources-wes-creel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available to you on campuses to help put that degree within reach!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class='abound-tweet'>\n        <a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=People+are+entitled+to+their+opinions%2C+but+don%E2%80%99t+let+anyone+convince+you+that+you+are+too+old%2C+it%E2%80%99s+too+late%2C+or+a+degree+is+unnecessary.+https%3A%2F%2Fabound.college%2Ffinishcollege%2Fadvice%2Freasons-why-you-should-finish-college%2F'>People are entitled to their opinions, but don\u2019t let anyone convince you that you are too old, it\u2019s too late, or a degree is unnecessary. <span class='abound-tweet-direction'>Click to tweet<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ignore-the-naysayers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignore the Naysayers <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone will agree that it is necessary for you to get your bachelor\u2019s degree. People are entitled to their opinions, but don\u2019t let anyone convince you that you are too old, it\u2019s too late, or a degree is unnecessary. With support from your family and the commitment to utilize available resources, you can stay focused on your goals and work toward this accomplishment. Although your degree does not guarantee success, it gives you a better chance of reaching your highest earning potential in a field you are excited to be a part of.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-what-next-here-s-how-to-return-to-college\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So\u2026 What Next? Here&#8217;s How to Return to College:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to finish college but are wondering where exactly to start, we are here to help! There are a few practical steps you can take so that you can jump back in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong> Choose a college based on your needs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If online school fills your commitment capacity, make sure you\u2019re looking at colleges with a variety of programs available online.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure the degree program you are looking to pursue is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/how-tell-if-degree-program-scam-wes-creel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legitimate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the schools are <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/accreditation-why-is-it-so-important\/\">fully accredited<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong> Talk to an admissions counselor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most colleges with transfer or degree completion programs will have someone who can show you your options. Email or visit an advisor in the \u201cadult\u201d or \u201cdegree completion\u201d department and inquire about transferring credits. Be sure to include a copy of your transcripts if you have one! <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd0e Ready to take action? Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/finish-degree-credit-transfer-pla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to finish your degree without starting over<\/a>\u2014using what you already know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Write an admissions essay.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarize yourself with essay prompts at the colleges you are interested in. It\u2019s never too early to start brainstorming ideas and creating an outline to have on hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov\/tk\/outreach\/target\/adults.jsp\">FAFSA<\/a> and other grants\/scholarships.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no age limit to financial aid.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying is FREE.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your credit score does not keep you from qualifying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reach out to your employer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many companies are willing to contribute heavily to the completion of your degree. Be confident in your worth and abilities and make it a priority to approach your boss. Remember: if you don\u2019t ask, the answer is always no!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to explore options for receiving credit from relevant work experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going back to school to finish your bachelor\u2019s degree is not a commitment to be taken lightly. But it also doesn\u2019t have to be an overwhelming or frustrating process. There are resources available to you to lessen the financial burden and the strain on your time and family. And remember that outside of the support you will receive from your college or employer, Abound: Finish advisors are here to answer any of your questions and point you in the right direction. The time to complete your degree is now!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions, ask them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-helpful-resources\"><strong>More Helpful Resources:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/years-of-experience-no-degree-get-hired\/\">I Have Years of Experience, but No Degree. Is That Enough to Get Hired? \u2013 Answers from HR Professionals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/why-to-bachelors-after-receiving-associates-degree\/\">6 Reason to Pursue a Bachelor\u2019s After Earning Your Associate\u2019s Degree<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/the-nightmare-of-fake-degrees\/\">The Nightmare of Fake Degrees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/finishcollege\/advice\/7-tips-to-help-you-balance-school-and-work\/\">7 Tips to Help You Balance School and Work<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life happens, plans change, and sometimes we are forced to put our goals on the backburner. Our hope is that after reading this post, you will not only see the value in completing your undergraduate degree requirements, but you will also feel equipped to start the process to finish college!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":41944,"template":"","class_list":["post-41943","advice","type-advice","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","abound_advice_topics-career-outlook","abound_advice_topics-student-success","abound_advice_topics-flexible-scheduling","abound_advice_topics-thinking-about-finishing-college","abound_advice_topics-work-school"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top Reasons Why You Should Finish College | Abound.college<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You might be wondering if it\u2019s worth it to go back to school and finish college. 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