- navigate the admission process
- choose an educational path
- one-on-one academic advising
- get financial assistance to pay for college
- bring in transfer credits
- request credit for prior learning experience
- find resources on campus to help balance family, job and classroom responsibilities
- answer frequently asked questions about starting or returning to school
Adult Learner
Beginning or returning to college when you are 25 or older can be challenging, but it can also be one of the best decisions you ever make. Wallace Community College’s Adult Recruiter can help adult students:
Your Adult Learner Contact
Buffae Howard
Recruiter
Buffae is here to help adult students begin or return to college. Contact her with questions about getting started, choosing a program, scheduling a visit, or finding the right Wallace resources.
- Email: bhoward@wallace.edu
- Phone: (334) 556-2589
Schedule an appointment today to explore what we have to offer!
If none of the listed options fit your schedule, please contact Buffae Howard at bhoward@wallace.edu or (334) 556.2589.
WCC offers over programs that train students in careers that are in demand today. These programs are offered in a variety of formats to fit your life, including:
WCC offers a variety of ways for adult learners to take courses at WCC:
- Pursue an Associate’s degree or Professional certificate.
- Get started with the New and Transfer Student Enrollment Checklist.
- Take classes without pursuing a degree/certificate.
- WCC also offers Senior Adult Scholarship for tuition to our students aged 60 or over if space is available in the class(es).
- Non-credit classes are available for personal interest or professional development.
Wallace Community College offers affordable tuition, and adult learners have access to various options to help cover college costs.
WCC recognizes that as an adult student, you likely have additional responsibilities beyond attending class.
- Our programs provide the flexibility adult learners require, including Distance Learning.
- Free tutoring is available for students seeking extra support at the Writing Center and Math Lab.