Can Someone go to College if they are a slow Learner?

Question

What if they are about 32 years old and they are married?
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Answer 1

yes, age or marriage really isnt a factor,,,,, if you feel you are a slow learner, most all colleges , especially community colleges, have learning centers, and special programs, where you can get the extra help you need,,,,,,, so start there, check with your local community college or large college

Answer 2

College For Slow Learners

Answer 3

If you have a learning disability you need to document it (old school IEPS do not count) Your local Department of Vocational Rehabilitation should either offer tests or places to go to verify learning disabilities. The college can not and will not test, nor will they offer any type of therapy services that you might have received in high school. Colleges can not discriminated against you because of the disability but could exclude you if you were not able to do meet the standards and requirements of the school or the department. You have to be able to meet the standards with REASONABLE accomodations. Lets say your disability was that you had disgraphia ( no fine motor coordination that makes your handwriting illegible) Obviously a reasonable accomodation would be to let you type your work. Provided the job you would be studying for allows you to type, and you did not have to use handwriting as part of your daily work, you could not be disqualified from the college or the job. You have to meet the colleges entrance requirements, but if there is a test, they may have to offer you a reasonable extension of time to take it provided you can prove that is within the realm of your disability. You and the college would have to create a 504 plan on how you are planning to meet the standards and how the college will adapt to help you. They can make you take all the classes and earn all the grades. Your age and marital status has NOTHING to do with your success other than the fact that if your family is supportive, it will be easier.

Answer 4

If by slow learner you mean slow processor, why not? They would just most likely need to take a reduced course load and spend more time studying, and see about extended time on exams if they have a disability. If by slow learner you mean low intelligence, I would tend to think they couldn't. To get a college degree, you have to be able to do it all. you need to be able to read, write, rote-memorize, do math. So, even if someone is a math genius but has bad language skills, it is highly unlikely they'd meet the writing and public speaking requirement. Of course, there are remedial classes, but these assume they can learn the information. basically, if they have the capacity to do it, but at a slower pace, they should go for it. if they don't have the ability to begin with, they don't have the ability. But, they'll never know what they're capable of until they try. if they try a semester at Community college, what do they have to lose?

Answer 5

Yes. I am learning disabled. I am currently getting my masters degree from Hofstra University in Elementary Special Education.

I believe if you are motivated to do well, than you can do whatever you want. It may take you longer but make sure you go to school with some strategies for learning. That will help you. Also be honest with all your teachers. let me know exactly what you need to create the best learning environment. If you do find yourself struggling, ask a classmate for help or you teacher what their office hours are. You can do it. You have to believe in yourself!

Answer 6

I wouldn't advise it unless you have some specific knowledge and skills first and then know what you want to do and are willing to make the effort. I don't know what you mean by a slow learner? You need to be a smart learner to go to college.

Answer 7

Yes definitely!! I helped tutor a special needs student at my college... and she was doing better in school then I was. She didn't even need a tutor! Check with the college you're interested in, because they will have a program to help you out. It's good that you're wanting to go to college :) Good luck!

Answer 8

Of course! My husband did it! Universities are held under the same guidelines for access to all. There should be special places for the student to go to help with notetaking, test taking, study skills, and more......
Maybe called "Disability Services" ....
You should give the school of interst a call or email, they may have funding, too!
Good luck!
~fergusmcfortin

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Answer 10

Yes!!! You can definitely go to college. If you can not afford to go apply for scholarships, grants and loans. To get the help that you need, you can get tutors and can register with the disability recource center (DRC) and they will help you with the accommidations that you may need. Good Luck.