Learning and Education at 50+

Dorothy Mae Barr-Moore always wanted to complete her degree. A Kentucky scholarship for older adults helped her make that a reality.

In an AARP Michigan Real Possibilities episode, panelists detail “The Graduate! Network” and pathways to help adults achieve educational goals.

When his granddaughter began college, Rene Neira decided to pursue his goal of getting a college degree at 88 and was able to graduate with her.

45 million adults, or about 20 percent of those age 25+, have some college credits but no degree. They need support to meet their education goals.

College costs have risen dramatically over the past decades. This report examines how higher costs and borrowing affect workers’ retirement security.

Student loan debt is an intergenerational problem, burdening borrowers of all ages and threatening the long-term financial security of millions.

In their search for educated workers, employers and policymakers overlook an untapped talent pool: workers with some college but no degree.

In 2019, total student loan debt in the United States equaled $1.5 trillion, a more than five-fold increase from 2003 levels.

A new study examines barriers and opportunities that exist for older workers accessing online programs, with a focus on their digital skill levels.

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of offering reskilling and upskilling opportunities for workers.