<p>I’d be surprised to find many 4-year, residential colleges that open their doors to non-traditional students to live on campus for a 1 or 2 year certificate program. Is that what you’re looking for? Your best option might be to find an apartment near a university, try to get an entry-level job in publishing/journalism, and enroll in continuing ed/extension school courses. I wouldn’t think many 2-year community colleges have resources like Kelly Writers House along with on-campus housing. </p>
<p>Warren Wilson is a less selective “work college” than Deep Springs. However, it’s a 4-year college. How about NYU Gallatin (“School of Individualized Study”)?
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<p>At Columbia School of General Studies, the average student age is 29. University-owned housing is available. Part-time study apparently is possible, but I don’t know about 1-/2-year certificates.<br>
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