| You've already discovered - distance learning is a | | | | you with the education you seek. Financial Aid is a |
| smart move. Distance learning online is convenient, | | | | highly workable system - in place for many years |
| particularly for someone who is currently | | | | - enabling thousands of eligible students to attend |
| employed; distance learning online includes multiple | | | | (in person, or via distance learning) schools, |
| course offerings; distance learning online provides | | | | colleges, or universities of their choice. |
| GED certificates, skill training diplomas, Bachelor | | | | After you fill out and submit your application for |
| and Masters degrees, as well as degrees for | | | | financial aid (taking care to observe the deadlines), |
| successful completion of advanced work. | | | | your eligibility to be awarded the funds you need |
| But, is distance learning online affordable for | | | | will be determined. The decision will be based on |
| anyone? What does it cost? | | | | many factors including not only your earnings but |
| If you're serious about wanting to learn a new | | | | your savings, investments, assets, and any other |
| skill, or equip yourself with more education in | | | | sources of income you may have; also, the size |
| order to take your place in today's highly | | | | of your family, as well as the number of other |
| competitive job market, costs of distance learning | | | | family members enrolled in college, will influence |
| online need not be a stumbling block. | | | | the decision. |
| What costs are we talking about? | | | | What happens if you are found to be not eligible |
| First off, you'll need a personal computer, or | | | | for a financial aid award you were relying on to |
| access to one, having basic software and internet | | | | carry you through your proposed program of |
| capability. This is your core element to a | | | | distance learning online? |
| successful program of distance learning online. | | | | Don't be discouraged, you have other options. |
| Next, application, tuition, and registration fees, as | | | | A student loan usually offers more favorable |
| well as the cost of course materials required by | | | | rates than ordinary loans; an (easy) pay-back |
| your program, are your responsibility. | | | | schedule tailored to your individual circumstances |
| The good news is - the expenses that distance | | | | typically begins several months after you have |
| learning online by-passes are considerable: you will | | | | completed your studies allowing you to secure |
| not have to pay for room and board, a meal plan, | | | | employment in the field your newly acquired skills |
| commuting expenses including parking, to name a | | | | and knowledge have equipped you to handle |
| few. | | | | successfully. |
| If you are among those of us who have a hard | | | | Scholarships and grants do not require repayment, |
| time coming up with a substantial sum of cash, | | | | so don't overlook them. They just might be the |
| where does the money come from? | | | | perfect financial ticket to the successful |
| In your quest for the answer to that question, | | | | completion of your distance learning online |
| your first move is to contact the Financial Aid | | | | experience. |
| Office of the school you have chosen to provide | | | | |