Who Qualifies as an Adult student?
The Span Plan Adult Student Services definition of an adult student includes any undergraduate student meeting one of the following three criteria:

• A student who experienced a minimum three year break between completing high school and attending higher education
• A student who experienced an interruption of two or more years while pursuing higher education
• A student who is married and/or a parent

Benefits of participation in Span Plan Adult Student Services:

• A personal consultation, available by appointment, for questions, needs, or concerns
• Opportunity to share circumstances, receive advice & guidance on a plan of action
• Information & assistance on transitioning from Ivy Tech to Purdue University
• Recommendations & referrals to important campus and community resources
• Planning for the responsibilities of being an adult student
• Counselors with expertise regarding university policies, procedures and regulations
• Grant and scholarship opportunities strictly for nontraditional students
• Lunch 'N Learn Programs familiarizing students with campus resources
• Free individual tutoring