| Adult-friendly online college degree programs make | | | | be able to discuss assignments and ideas with your |
| obtaining a degree possible for you, even if you have | | | | classmates and instructor just as you would in a |
| obligations to family and work. Because of the | | | | regular classroom. |
| flexibility of an online degree program, you can fit | | | | Internships, clinical experiences, or apprenticeships can |
| schoolwork into your schedule. All you need is a | | | | be arranged in your local area, eliminating travel time |
| computer, the Internet and the desire to succeed. | | | | and gasoline costs. |
| Many major universities offer online degrees that | | | | Scholarships, grants and loans are available for online |
| have been proven over time to be "do-able". Because | | | | college or university programs through the schools |
| coursework can be done at any time, many adults | | | | financial aid department. Often online degree |
| have been able to earn or advance a degree, or | | | | programs are less expensive and out-of -state costs |
| obtain a vocational certificate, while still maintaining a | | | | are usually eliminated. |
| full time job. Associate, bachelor, masters and PhD | | | | You can complete your coursework on your own |
| degree programs in all fields are offered via the | | | | time as it fits into your schedule. No juggling |
| Internet from accredited colleges and universities all | | | | schedules to get kids to their activities or to get to |
| over the country. | | | | work or any of the other responsibilities that an adult |
| As a student you will receive lessons and | | | | has. You can schedule your homework around your |
| assignments online. You will be able to communicate | | | | other activities. For many adults, an online college |
| with your instructor and other classmates via e-mail, | | | | degree program is the only way to obtain or |
| instant messaging, blog sites, or chat rooms. You will | | | | advance their college education. |