Distance Learning and Online Degrees

Do I need anything special to start an online course?
There isn't anything special that you will need to do in order to start, however a few things you will need will be a computer with internet access. E-mail is the primary way you'll be in contact with your classmates as well as the instructor. We suggest to have a reliable computer that you can have access in order to check the status on your projects as well as correspond with your other classmates and teachers. As far as an internet connection goes we suggest having a high speed broadband connection, but anything over a 256K will work and are standard on many computers these days.

How many courses and schools have an online program?
Too many to list. That is why we have made it easy by listing only the top schools in a particular area of interest. Weather your looking for a quick and easy course for a new career, or looking for a degree granting program, we have what your looking for in one easy to find directory. Feel free to request information from any of the listed schools. You are under NO obligation what so ever to take the courses. All you are doing is requesting information. Many of the schools will simply mail you out a package on the course or program that you selected. It really is that easy to get started. Once your package is received feel free to contact the school with any questions you may have about their program.

If I get an online degree will that lessen the value of the degree at all since it was taken online?
Absolutely not. In fact many of the top schools today offer online degrees as well as live courses. It all comes down to a way you prefer to lean. We are excited to see so many schools offering degrees online and we get tons of e-mails and letters from students thankful we have listed such a wide variety of courses and schools.

Can I still receive financial assistance if I take a course or program online?
It all depends on the school but almost all degree granting schools and colleges that we have listed will provide financial aid or financial packages. We strongly suggest once you receive your information package in the mail to give them a call if they do not include information about how to finance your course or program. Many of the certificate programs are short and you probably won't need any financing.