what is mature student. what does it mean

[soy]

Hi
I want to apply for Computer Systems Technician .The Requirements of this course are English and Mathematics in High school .
But I d' ve English and Mathematics in my high school.I asked the Collage about this they said to me you may be eligible to apply to the program as a mature student.
Please specify meaning of muture student.

Thanx

 

[momi]

Hi
I want to apply for Computer Systems Technician .The Requirements of this course are English and Mathematics in High school .
But I d' ve English and Mathematics in my high school.I asked the Collage about this they said to me you may be eligible to apply to the program as a mature student.
Please specify meaning of muture student.

Thanx

This is what i got for Concordia University..............

http://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/admission-requirements/mature-entry/