How To Get the Most from Your Online Education

Accreditation

Accreditation can help ensure that your education comes from a high-quality institution, and that your degree will be accepted by other schools and employers. Learn more in our guide to online college accreditation.

Graduate Students

The Grad Student's Guide to Choosing an Online Degree

Online education is continuing to make gains in the overall education market. In fact, more than 6.7 million students (approximately one third of higher ed enrollment) took at least …
Master's vs Ph.D. Degrees for Graduate Students

For recent grads of a bachelor's program, the idea of spending several more years on a master's or Ph.D. is often the further thing from their mind. While the vast majority of industries …
The Grad Student's Guide to Applications and Admissions

Choosing to pursue a graduate degree in your chosen field is truly something to feel proud about. Not only does it prove that you have the initiative to be the best at what you do, …

High Schoolers

The Guide to Earning College Credit in High School

High-achieving teenagers can often earn college credits before graduation, thanks to several programs that are in place for these students. The cost of college tuition and board can …
The High Schooler's Guide to SAT and ACT Prep

A good score on the SAT or ACT is a ticket to more than just your college degree — it can help you access scholarships and grants that will help you save cash in the long run. But …
The High Schooler's Guide to Financial Aid

Financing a college degree can be tricky. While plenty of scholarships, grants, and loans exist, it can be challenging to navigate the application process. This guide is designed to …
The High Schooler's Guide to Applications and Admissions

Today, online schools are continuing to raise their profile alongside their more established brick-and-mortar counterparts. As a result, more graduating high school seniors are putting …
The High Schooler's Guide to Choosing an Online School

For many students and their families, enrolling full-time at a traditional four-year college is prohibitively expensive. The prospect of having to take out tens of thousands of dollars …

Parents & Guardians

The Parent's Guide to Applications and Admissions

Many noteworthy academic institutions provide online degree programs for prospective students to explore. The application process is just as rigorous at online colleges as it is at …
The Parent's Guide to the Online Education Decision

The reputation of online colleges has vastly improved since the early years of expensive, fraudulent diploma mills. Today, accredited online institutions offer degree programs that …
FAQs for Parents & Guardians

Can I transfer credits from an online program to a traditional degree program? With careful planning, students can transfer their online credits into a traditional degree program. …
The Parent's & Guardian's Guide to Financial Aid

Despite what you hear about never-ending tuition hikes and mounting college debt, investing in a college degree is still a worthwhile investment. Over a lifetime, today's college graduates …

Paying for College

College costs can be daunting, but there are tricks to paying for college without going broke. Explore your options with financial aid, military benefits, and other money-saving techniques.

Hacking Financial Aid: 33 Ways to Get Money for College

The price of college has increased steadily for years. In 1976, students at public, four-year institutions paid $2,275 for tuition plus room and board. In 1987, they paid $5,494 for …
Financial Aid Solutions for You

Financial aid options are plentiful and diverse. All you need to do is consider your financial aid options to put together a manageable financing package.
Saving Money for College and Calculating the Cost of Education

The key to determining—and reducing—your college costs is to understand the difference between the sticker price and the net cost of a college.

Should You Study Online?

The flexibility of online education appeals to many busy students. But before you enroll, determine whether or not your study preferences and habits lend themselves to an online learning environment.

How Online Colleges Schools Stack Up to Traditional Colleges

If you're deciding between online or traditional college, consider the main features of each format and determine which best suits your learning style.

Starting a Career

Find out what the next steps are after you've completed your education. Find out how to best craft your resume and cover letter, and how you can use your online education experience to your advantage in the job hunt.

Writing a Good Cover Letter

A good cover letter speaks volumes about your interest, personality, and qualifications. How can you stand out from the crowd?

Tips for Online Students

Beyond just completing your work on time, there are good habits that every online student should refine. Follow these tips for online learning to get the most out of your educational experience.

Effective Communication in Your Online Courses

Online courses make it necessary for students to refine their written, audio, and video communication skills. Learn how students can develop these skills.
Most Common Mistakes Made By Online Students

Start your education off on the right foot. Take a look at these common mistakes made by new online learners so you can avoid making the same errors.
Essential Computer and Technology Skills of Online Learners

Online students are immersed in technology for learning and communication. It can be overwhelming, but here are steps you can take to prepare for success.

Transfer Students

The Transfer Student's Guide to Financial Aid

Few of today's undergraduate students are lucky enough to be attending college on their parents' dime; nearly all receive some form of financial assistance. Putting a workable financial …
The Transfer Student's Guide to Applications and Admissions

Online learning is a completely different methodology than classroom learning, requiring different tools and skills to succeed. Fortunately, transferring to an online school from a …
The Transfer Student's Guide to Selecting an Online College

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 37.2% of new freshmen from fall 2008 transferred schools by 2014. Clearly quite common, transfers occur for multiple …