Going back to school at 40 has never been easier. Yes, that is the truth.  You can thank the Internet for the rapid change and development that it has brought our lives.

A few decades ago, people who did not finish their education or who wanted to pursue higher education would have given up because almost all accredited degree was campus-based. But along with businesses that have taken a fancy to the online medium, prestigious and common colleges are now offering their courses online to suit working professionals, among several other groups, who cannot study full-time.

And since most of these courses allow you to study at your own pace, you can be sure that returning to college is easier than ever. But for some, it is not just about the issue of time but also having to deal with a financial crunch while taking care of their everyday responsibilities.

For this, organizations, mainly the government, provide financial aid in the form of grants, loans and scholarships for single mom and fathers among several other disadvantaged groups. What this means is that you can continue your daily activities as a parent or a working professional while being able to advance your education that can give you more advantages in the future.