Mature students in universities face 3 kinds of barriers — here's how to address them

A chance to rethink one’s career or attend school remotely in the pandemic may affect why some mature students are returning to school. (Shutterstock)

Since the onset of the pandemic, many colleges and universities have reported record numbers of applications from mature students — adults who return to school on a part- or full-time basis while maintaining responsibilities like employment, family and other adult life responsibilities.

Both students and post-secondary leaders cite the chance to attend school remotely or to rethink one’s career in the pandemic as reasons for this trend.