The demographics and experiences of today’s college students continue to change from the image of a traditional, on-campus, full-time student to a non-traditional student with several external responsibilities. A non-traditional student is defined as having one or more of the following characteristics: financial independence, having dependent(s), being a single caregiver, lacking a traditional HS diploma, delaying postsecondary enrollment, attending part time, and being employed full time. This shift in demographics will require institutions to be more strategic in supporting students onto graduation.
