Q & A
Q: Isn't college more for 18- to 21-year-olds than for working adults with families?
A: Actually, 40% of students -- almost 6 million people -- are 25 years old or over. That's why Cardinal Stritch University creates programs and services geared for adult learners.
Q: I already have a career. Does a college degree really matter?
A: A college degree may be the difference between getting a job and being passed over for a position. The average earnings for individuals with a bachelor's degree are 50% higher than for those with a high school education. Diplomas open doors for people. Cardinal Stritch University teaches practical management and business skills that can be applied immediately on the job.
Q: Is college affordable for adult students?
A: Stritch considers adult students in accelerated programs full time, therefore they qualify for financial aid. In addition, a growing number of corporations offer tuition reimbursement for their employees.
Q: How can I manage family, work and school?
A: Stritch students take just one class at a time, one night a week and meet with their project team another night of the week.
Q: One class, one night a week -- won't it take forever to earn a degree?
A: Stritch counts previous college credits toward a student's degree. And undergraduate students may earn up to 36 semester credits for non-traditional learning experiences. Most students can finish their degrees in about two years.
Q: Is there a campus nearby?
A: Stritch's accelerated business programs are taught from 18 classroom sites throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin