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Originally Posted by als463
I would agree that there has been an increase of evening and weekend programs. I think one thing many people often forget is that veterans are returning in large numbers after OIF, OEF, and OND. Veterans are a subpopulation of non-traditional students. Now you have many people who served their country and have money from the Post 9/11 GI Bill along with other programs being offered by many of these military-friendly schools.
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There have been large numbers of veterans returning from active service for over a decade now but they've been going to schools that are typically more accommodating (Think U of Phoenix) to them. It's my belief that public and non profit universities finally noticed how financially beneficial nontraditional students are and want a piece of the action. I do sort of feel that they have taken some cues from the for profits in how they just want you to register and pay your tuition and are not really concerned with how you do as a student. When talking with representatives from ASU and Penn State about their online programs I got more of a telemarketer vibe from them than that of an advisor.
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