| You have made the decision to further your | | | | finances needed to sustain yourself while taking a |
| education, but you aren't sure what the best route | | | | traditional college education? |
| to take in terms of enrolling would be. Should you | | | | Will you be able to obtain private or federal financial |
| attend college on-campus or online? If you're looking | | | | aid? Research your college to determine what |
| to keep your schedule flexible and open, you should | | | | financial aid programs are offered. Are you eligible for |
| weigh the benefits of enrolling in an accredited | | | | any scholarships or grants? You may also request a |
| degree online program. | | | | meeting with the manager at your job to find out if |
| Tuition rates are lower for online courses than those | | | | your company offers employer assistance. Some |
| taken in person at a college or university. You will | | | | jobs provide tuition assistance for employees who |
| save money on text books, transportation, and room | | | | qualify. |
| and board if you're enrolling in college out of town. | | | | It is extremely important that you know how to |
| Saving money in these areas is extremely important | | | | budget your time. Enrolling in an online degree |
| and allows you the opportunity to keep your other | | | | program requires you to have discipline as you do not |
| obligations in order while you continue your education. | | | | have to report to a class in person, and you can do it |
| Determine which online degree provider is most | | | | any time, day or night. Practicing good time |
| suitable for you. Carefully weigh your career options, | | | | management skills, working study time into your |
| education goals (both long and short term), and what | | | | schedule, and making it a habit to study without |
| type of degree you wish to pursue. Are you | | | | supervision will be the keys to your success. |
| interested in enrolling in an undergraduate degree? | | | | Completing your education and receiving your degree |
| Graduate or post-graduate degree? Or are you just | | | | is just one piece of the puzzle. Finding an online |
| in need of some catch up courses to compliment | | | | college that has a high success rate with job |
| your current career? Can this be accomplished | | | | placement is a comfort, especially in these uncertain |
| through a small online college or do you need to enroll | | | | economic times. You will want to research to see if |
| in a large online university? | | | | job placement assistance is offered. What are the |
| You will need to work out how much time it will take | | | | statistics concerning graduates employed in the field? |
| to complete your degree. How much time can you | | | | Are there other alumni whom you can be connected |
| commit to a degree program? Will you need to | | | | with about their job placement experience? |
| adjust your hours at work? Do you already have the | | | | |