Adult Learning Informational Session: Naperville, Illinois

Are you ready to complete your college degree? Please join us to learn how B.A. in General Studies at Eastern Illinois University provides an opportunity for adults to earn their degree through the BGS program at the 95th Street Public Library.

We will provide information on how your work experience and skills learned outside the classroom can be applied towards college credit, how you can apply for financial aid and scholarships offered to adult students, and insights into how you can be successful as an adult student. We will also be highlighting other key parts of the program such as online classes and Online Degree Programs.*Students admitted to online degree programs are assessed tuition at Illinois resident rates (except for online programs with differential tuition, e.g. MBA).

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Event Location: 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, Illinois 60564

Ask about the multiple locations the program offers in the Chicagoland area.

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