
When picturing the average college student, you may envision a recent high school graduate who is pursuing their first undergraduate degree. However, that is no longer always the case, as a growing number of students are considered “non-traditional students.” There are many reasons you can be considered as such — like taking classes online instead of on-campus, or working full-time while going to school — but parenthood is one of the most significant factors. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), 26 percent of all undergraduate students have a dependent child, which amounts to almost five million students. […]