Still “Raising Hell” at 61 – One Graduate’s Journey

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As the 61-year-old grandmother walked across the stage at commencement, a large contingent of family and friends jumped out of their seats, hollered and snapped pictures with their cameras and cell phones.

It was graduation day and Helen Foreman-Hines had finally achieved her lifelong dream of earning her bachelor’s degree in labor studies from National Labor College.

After years of being a single parent, devoting all her energy to her family, her work and her union brothers and sisters, Helen decided it was finally her chance to finish her degree.

Earn Credit for Prior Learning with NLC

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“I have a lot of experience through the labor movement and was able to turn that knowledge and learning into credit,” said Helen Foreman-Hines, 61, the political action project director for SEIU 1199 – United Healthcare Workers East.

Helen earned 30 credits by documenting her learning through a portfolio process called the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

Through PLA, NLC students have the opportunity to earn college credit for learning acquired outside of a traditional college classroom.

New NLC Certificate Featured in National Academic Publication

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The National Dream University, a partnership between National Labor College and the University of California at Los Angeles’ Center for Labor Research and Education “aims to make higher education more affordable to undocumented immigrants and raise awareness about the barriers they face to attaining that education,” according to an article that ran on Wednesday, August 8, in Inside Higher Ed.

New Solidarity Awards: Apply by August 17th!

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**Financial aid deadline extended to August 17th!**

Submit your application by August 17th to be eligible for financial aid, scholarships, and solidarity awards for the fall semester. Solidarity awards are being offered for a limited time only and cover the cost of one 3-credit course (value $915).

It’s your turn to focus on your educational goals and NLC is there to help you complete that degree.

Get more information by visiting www.NLC.edu/Start or call 1‐888‐427‐8100 to speak with an Admissions Counselor.

Weekly Series: Last Chance for Fall Financial Aid

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Monday is the last day to submit your application for scholarships and financial aid. Be sure to reserve some time this weekend to finish them up and send them in.

That means that this is the last post in the Fulfill Your Dreams with NLC series in which we profile past scholarship winners.

Today we’ll meet Cameron Bateman of Kearns, UT, and the Elevator Constructors Union (IUEC) Local 38, who set lofty goals for himself and achieved them with a little help from the Union Plus NLC Scholarship program.