UW Flexible Option Stories & News

Q&A with Melissa Haberman, Director of Financial Aid

The financial aid director for University of Wisconsin Flexible Option can help students find financial resources to meet their education goals.

11 Things To Know Before Enrolling in a UW Online Degree

Considering a flexible UW online degree? Get reliable advice from those who know students (and their tripping points) best: Academic Success Coaches.

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The Key to Student Success in Competency-Based Education - UW Flexible Option

Coaches offer exceptional, personalized advising to students in competency-based education. Find out how your coach will help you reach your academic goals!

The 3 Biggest Benefits of Going Back to College as an Adult

Going back to college can improve the lives of working adults in many ways. Discover the three biggest reasons to finally get your degree.

How a Competency-Based Education Can Lower College Tuition

As college tuition rises, competency-based education programs such as the UW Flexible Option have the potential to bend the cost curve for adult students.

Life-Experience Degree vs. University of Wisconsin Flexible Option

Life-experience degrees and alternatives, like competency-based degrees such as the UW Flexible Option, permit accelerated degree completion.

What’s the Key to Success in Competency-Based Education?

Mentor, coach, key navigator, academic adviser, all-around “go-to” person—in the new UW Flexible Option program, this person is the Academic Success Coach.

Five Strategies for Finding Time to Go Back to School with Kids

Competency-based degree programs are rising to the top of the heap as an ideal way for working adults to get a degree.

Working Adults Can Finally Earn That Degree and Why They Should

A small number of forward-thinking colleges and universities are creating online courses and grading systems designed for the working adult student.

UW Flexible Option: Creating Personalized Support for Academic Success

The UW Flexible Option is working to improve the academic experience with a support system designed for personalization, success, and satisfaction.

IT Experience but No Degree? The UW Flex BIST May Be Your Answer

Completing your IT degree can be expensive and time-consuming, but with the UW Flexible Option, it doesn’t have to be.

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