Many nontraditional college students must balance family and work responsibilities with academics. PURSUING A college degree rarely comes...

Many nontraditional college students must balance family and work responsibilities with academics. Making sure a support system is in place is one of the first steps to success.(GETTY IMAGES) PURSUING A college degree rarely comes easy for any student, but adding work and family life can increase the difficulty of that challenge. For many nontraditional students, that's the reality they face: juggling classes alongside the responsibilities of raising and supporting a family.