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  Westwood College Online

  Westwood College's online programs offer students a wide range of opportunities to earn their Associates, Bachelor's or Master's... + READ MORE

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  Saint Joseph's University

  Saint Joseph's University is an institution focused on the achievement of its student's professional and personal goals and aspiration... + READ MORE

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  Capella University

  Capella University offers students a variety of unique and innovative online Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degree programs,... + READ MORE

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  Liberty University

  Liberty University is the world's largest evangelical university, and is ranked #3 in the nation of all online universities by the... + READ MORE

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  DeVry University Online

  DeVry University's online programs were created to allow students the opportunity to start their distance learning classes when... + READ MORE

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  Online Education: Better Than Traditional School?

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  Online Plagiarism: What it Is, and What the Consequences Are

  While many people think plagiarism is more prevalent in the online classroom than at a traditional school, this may not be true. However, some degree of plagiarism takes place in many different educational settings—despite educators’ attempts to stamp them out.... + READ MORE

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  Top Seven Mistakes to Avoid in Paying For Your College Education

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  The National Service Bill: Funds for Older Adult Education

  In April of 2009, President Obama signed into law the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, a bill that would triple the funding for AmeriCorps—and provide numerous opportunities for Americans to earn money for school through volunteer service.... + READ MORE

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  How Barack Obama Plans to Simplify the FAFSA

  Every year, millions of families fill out the FAFSA—or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The application is designed to gauge their level of financial need and eligibility for federally funded, low-interest loans as well as Pell grants and other education benefits.... + READ MORE

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  Change is On the Way: How Lending to Students Will Shift

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