When the closest town has a population of 300, an online campus is the only option

Ken Martinez was a typical college student in his youth. He attended classes during the day and worked at night to pay for his tuition and living expenses. Ken found it extremely difficult to do well in his classes when he had to focus on earning a paycheck. He subsequently dropped out with the intention to finish his degree when circumstances were more favorable. Today, Ken has an excellent supervisory position with the Colorado Department of Transportation. Several incentives were provided to employees of CDOT to attend CSU-Global Campus, such as a guaranteed tuition rate, waived matriculation fees, simplified enrollment and tuition assistance.

Now the circumstances have become very desirable to return to college. Since Ken has several years left before retirement, a college degree will allow him to advance in pay and grade. The opportunity to work on a bachelor's degree from the convenience of his own home, rather than to be physically on campus, was another key driver for his decision to enroll. Ken lives in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains where the nearest town is seven miles away, Fort Garland, CO (population 300). He enjoys the format and delivery of the classes, and finds online learning interesting, fun, and challenging. Ken is most proud of his 4.0 GPA and has set a goal to graduate with honors..

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