Great article. Student is taking an Intro to College class that talks about taking classes. This is exactly the kind of class that a first time college student needs.

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/09/25/495188445/shaken-by-economic-change-non-traditional-students-are-becoming-the-new-normal

This link explains the motivating factors for adult learners.

https://youtu.be/8leJYqI_dNw?t=294

This article is geared towards financial barriers of older adults when they decide to return back to school.

http://www.ccdaily.com/Pages/Campus-Issues/Nontraditional-students-like-me-face-enormous-challenges.aspx

This one is pretty good.  He is talking to nursing students but the concept is the same.  He gives 8 tips to returning students and he hits good points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGXWB8Ee5xg