Online college is often the best option for adult learners seeking to complete their college degrees. In addition to the scheduling flexibility offered by online schools, students are generally able to earn their degrees faster when studying online.
Many adults already have college credits at more than one school. Several online degree programs will allow these credits to be counted towards a diploma - shaving months or even years off the time required to graduate.
My latest About.com article explains how adult learners can finish their degrees by enrolling in online programs. Here's a blurb: