Are you thinking about going to graduate school and wondering how you're going to pay for it? Rising tuition costs and paying for graduate school are a barrier to many students thinking about beginning or even returning to grad school, but there are options for you as a new or returning student. Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State (GCE) offers scholarship opportunities, loans, payment plans, and graduate assistantships. Read more to learn about options that may be right for you!

It’s that time of year again, time to create your new year’s resolution. Take a look at GCE’s top 5 New Year’s resolutions and see how they compare to your list.

You test drive a car before you buy it. You look at apartments and houses before you make an offer to make sure it’s the right place to live. Shouldn’t you be able to try a graduate class prior to applying to a program? Fitchburg State offers an option for students to take up to 12 graduate credits within 1 year prior to admission to a program. What are the benefits of taking a class prior to applying?

We know it’s a busy time of year for everyone. Here at Fitchburg State we’re putting the finishing touches on Winter Commencement and gearing up for GCE Winter and Spring classes. Have you registered yet?

Do you love working with young children and want to help them grow and thrive in a supportive environment?

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Birth to 8 program at Fitchburg State will help you gain the skills you need to foster the development of young children in a number of early childhood and community-based settings such as:

Have you ever heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm?" Well it’s true for course registration too! Students who register for courses early receive the most benefits.

Whether you’re looking to accelerate your degree, take a course for professional development, or take a class prior to applying to a program, it’s important to get an early start. With a busy schedule including working full time, children and family responsibilities, students often find that careful planning for all aspects of life is crucial.

The Center for Professional Studies at Fitchburg State University is excited to be offering a new hybrid course:

As an adult learner, you might have reservations about returning to school. However, there are actually many advantages to going back to school as an adult. Whether you're a young student, have a child, live on your own, work full time, and/or serve in the military you would be considered an adult learner. Adult learners come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common, life experience. You have the ability to be successful in your educational endeavors no matter what age.

Are you struggling to pass the MTEL? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to focus your study time? Try one of the various MTEL Preparation Workshops at Fitchburg State University. This fall (2015), we are offering workshops in the following areas: