Abstract The word "reentry woman" is used to describe adult women re-entering educational institutions after an absence ranging from a small in number years to as many as 35 years and more.

Abstract

The word "reentry woman" is used to describe adult women re-entering educational institutions after an absence ranging from a small in number years to as many as 35 years and more. While the literature describes the often met with barriers and challenges to these women there remains a lack of articles transactioned with practical programs geared to suitable their needs (Gianakos, 1996). This article describes a mini-educational program designed to encourage adult women to go into or return to higher education. A community organization and a 4-year higher education institution collaborated to design and deliver the program. Financial support was provided to those who