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Loan Forgiveness and Online Education

Some professions are in dire need of people to join the field. Education, nursing, law enforcement, and the military reserves are experiencing shortages. Other professions may have challenges attracting people only in certain geographic areas. There may be a glut of nurses in a market like Long Island on the fringes of entertainment-saturated, culture-rich New York City, but a paucity of nurses in out-of-the-way Alaska or rural Mississippi. Read More >

Borrowing the Money to Pay For Your Online Degree

Your first step should be to speak with a financial aid advisor at the school where you intend to apply before you enroll. Ask what sort of financial aid resources are available at the school or through the school, and which the school accepts. For many students, loans will be a substantial part of the financial aid package. But it costs money to borrow money—rising interest rates make a significant impact on the amount your education will cost you over time. Read More >

Understanding Accreditation

Will employers value the online degree you have received? Will you be able to transfer credits from your online course to another institution? Will the online program you select provide a rigorous and worthwhile educational experience? A key to answering these questions is an understanding of accreditation and the accreditation process. Read More >

What is a Diploma Mill?

A diploma mill is a actually a business that makes a profit by disguising itself as a legitimate college, university, or school. A diploma mill (or "degree mill") will pose as a real university and rewards degrees without evaluating any (or very little) academic work from its "students." They make money by selling printed degrees and providing academic references and falsified transcripts to individuals who purchase degrees from them. Read More >

Financial Resources for Single Parents

Being a single parent is difficult work. Single parents must juggle the challenges of earning a living, spending quality time with their children, and managing their household. Add to it the stress of trying to attend college, even part-time and online, and it is easy to see how single parents can feel overwhelmed by all of their responsibilities. Read More >

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