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Questions You Should Ask Before Applying for Student Loan Forbearance
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If you’re struggling to pay back your student loan, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of people with student debt go into default....
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How to Stand Out in Your Online Class Discussions
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Payday Loans Go Online. Should You Check It Out? (Spoiler: No.)
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- Jennifer Williamson |
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FICO's New Credit Score 9: How They Could Affect College Students
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Credit Repair Services You Should Never Pay For
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The Corinthian College Debacle: What It Means for its Students
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Faced with dropping enrollment numbers as well as investigations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, attorneys general in multiple states, and regulators from the Department of Education, Corinthian Colleges is on the verge of declaring bankruptcy....
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Is a Law Degree Still Worth It?
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Law degree programs have taken a lot of heat in the media lately. It can cost upwards of $200,000 to earn a law degree, and lucrative legal positions at top firms have dried up in the post-crash economy....
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How Admissions Work at For-Profit Colleges
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Recently, a librarian at Everest College in Southern California discovered that the college, which is for-profit, admitted a man with a third-grade reading level and apparent developmental disabilities....
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The Bank on Students Act: What It Is, and How It Could Help Student Borrowers
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The Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act is legislation introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren. Its purpose is to allow people to refinance their student loans at the current interest rates—which are lower now than they were for many borrowers....
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How to Set Your Own Deadlines: Tips for Success
- June 30, 2014 |
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Meeting deadlines: for some, it’s not a struggle. For many, however, it can be a challenge—especially for students studying online....
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How the Death of a Co-Signer Can Affect Your Student Loan
- June 24, 2014 |
- Jennifer Williamson |
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The death of a parent, guardian, or loved one can be a devastating blow. But amidst the emotional upheaval, many college students face an unexpected extra challenge: dealing with financial issues during the death of a co-signer....
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Anatomy of a Financial Aid Award Letter
- June 20, 2014 |
- Jennifer Williamson |
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When you apply for financial aid, colleges will give you your results in the form of a letter. This letter is supposed to present the details of your financial aid in a clear, easy-to-understand way, but many financial aid letters fall short....
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Can You Hurt Your Chances for Federal Financial Aid By Saving Too Much for College?
- June 19, 2014 |
- Jennifer Williamson |
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College tuition prices are going up—and for most students, it outpaces all financial aid by a long shot. Students—and their parents, if you’re of traditional college age—are generally expected to pay a large chunk of tuition through savings, income, loans—some high-interest, some more reasonable—mortgages, and other sources....
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what is distance education
Distance education brings together students and teachers separated by geographical distance. Many distance education programs operate online, allowing quality student-teacher interaction via live forum, chat, email, and other methods.
Distance education offers a wide range of accredited degrees, including online MBA's, teaching certifications, and Associate's, Bachelor's, and Masters programs in subjects as diverse as the humanities, the sciences, criminal justice, and business.
who uses distance education?
The better question is, who doesn't? Distance education is a huge part of the college experience for millions of students nationwide. There is no "typical" online student; but many of our students are:
- Single parents
- Full-time professionals
- Members of the military
- Traditional college students
- Retirees
- Home-schooled students
types of online degrees
If you can earn it in a traditional classroom, chances are you can earn it online as well. Our listings include a wide variety of online degree programs, including:
- Associate's degrees.
- Bachelor's degrees.
- Master's degrees.
- Doctoral degrees.
- Professional certifications.
- Career training.
