It is becoming more and more common for adults to delay their education and enroll in college one or more years after they have graduated from high school. Typical reasons why a student starts later in life may include military deployment, a career change, lack of financial resources, and/or learning disabilities that hinder academic success. Because of the obstacles these nontraditional students face, it is crucial for them to research potential colleges to ensure the school they ultimately choose will provide them the necessary support. There are three main types of adult learners: graduate and professional students, degree-completers, and neotraditional students. Students are considered neo-traditional if they fall into any of the following subcategories: first-generation, parent-students, veterans, Pell-eligible, and those that have transfer credits from a previous institution. At the end of the day, regardless of how much effort and work colleges and universities invest into recruiting nontraditional students, there are always going to be some that either need to scale back their coursework or "stop out" for the first, second, or even third time. Instead of giving up on these students, schools need to map out a clear pathway for students to come back to school, take courses, and eventually complete a degree. Advisers and counselors can reach out to students who aren't enrolled, using kindness to create and maintain a sense of community and ensure students know the door is always open. Making it "easy" for students to return also relieves the stress and burdens of applying to colleges and universities.