Female Nontraditional Students in Higher Education.

I first honor the Creator for always making what seemed impossible, possible.This dissertation would not have been possible without the contributions of the students who participated in the study.To these young women, I offer my sincere appreciation for your willingness to speak openly and candidly about your educational experiences.Thank you for sharing your stories.To My Committee I thank each of you for agreeing to be a part of this effort, for your time, feedback, and guidance.It has meant a great deal to me to have your support and guidance throughout this process.I would especially like to thank