Adult Learners
TSC Is Your Best Path
The path to education isn’t always straightforward. At TSC, our Adult Learners receive the resources and flexibility needed to complete their degree or certification. Whether you’re returning to education or beginning for the first time, your goals matter, and we’re here to help you reach them.
Many of our students are adult learners balancing work, family, and personal commitments. At TSC, you’ll find flexible programs, supportive faculty, and resources designed to help you thrive at any stage of life.
Complete Our Easy Application
Our application is quick, easy, and free.
Explore 120+ Programs
TSC offers over 120 workforce and academic rapid credentials, certifications, A.A. and A.S. degrees as well as four Bachelor degrees to help you continue your education or advance in the workforce.
Meet Your Enrollment Coach
Whether you're changing careers, enhancing your skills, or returning to education after a break, you'll have a dedicated Enrollment Coach to support you from day one.
Join virtual office hours every Tuesday from 1 - 3 p.m. to meet with your Enrollment Coach and get personal assistance with the application process.
Get Credit for Prior Experience
TSC has many opportunities for students to earn college credits for prior learning. Students with past work experience or learning outside the classroom may be able to earn college credit and shorten the time it takes to finish their program.
Explore Accelerated Learning Options
Find Financial Aid
70% of TSC students graduate debt-free. We offer a variety of financial aid options to help cover the cost of your education:
Learn More About Tuition and Aid
Apply for every TSC scholarship with one quick application.
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Career Services
Find an internship, search for jobs, connect with employers, update your resume, and more.
Get Career HelpCounseling Center
Meet with a professional counselor on campus in person or access a licensed psychiatrist or mental health therapist online for free.
Find SupportLearning That Fits Your Life
Your education should work around your life, not the other way around. That’s why TSC offers flexible scheduling, including online classes, in-person options, evening classes, and express sessions for faster semester completion.
Our programs are built with adult learners in mind, recognizing the value of the knowledge and skills you bring. You may even earn credit for prior learning through certifications, licenses earned on the job, and relevant work experiences, helping you finish your degree faster and save on tuition.
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Student Resources
Whether you're returning to college, balancing work and family, or starting a new career path, TSC offers flexible programs and personalized support to help you succeed on your terms.
Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
- Campus Amenities: Stay active and healthy with free access to our on-campus gym.
- Counseling Center: Meet with a professional counselor on campus in person or access a licensed psychiatrist or mental health therapist.
- Student Bus Discounts: Get around town affordably with discounted bus passes from the Cashier’s Office.
- Student Resource Center: Receive help with finding child care, food, housing, or other community support services; you're never alone.
- Talon's Market: A free on-campus marketplace designed for students experiencing food insecurity, or the lack of reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
- Veteran's Affairs: Veteran students receive specialized services to help them navigate state and federal education benefit programs.