| Of course there are pros and cons to earning | | | | and then decide to transfer to another |
| your college degree online. It is important for you | | | | campus-based college, you will want to make sure |
| to know what that means to you. This article will | | | | your online credits will transfer. This is a question |
| cover several of those points. If it appears that | | | | you need to ask the advisor before you select a |
| online education is right for you there are many | | | | school. On the other hand, choosing an online |
| websites that will help you find the online college | | | | school will allow you to continue your education |
| degree education program that is the best for | | | | program even if you have to move, change jobs, |
| you. | | | | or undergo some other new obligation. |
| | | | 5. Creditability: Despite the fact that online |
| 1. Accreditation: Not all schools are created equal. | | | | degrees are increasing by 20% each year, as |
| Make sure that the online college you are | | | | opposed to campus-based colleges which are |
| considering has the appropriate accreditation. Find | | | | increasing only 2% each year, some potential |
| out what accreditation is required for the | | | | employers may not give an online degree the |
| particular career you are seeking. This will vary | | | | came credibility as a traditional campus based |
| amongst occupations and professions. (of course | | | | college degree. You need to do your homework |
| this is true of traditional campus based schools as | | | | here too. Ask potential employers what the |
| well) | | | | general feeling is about online degrees, this can |
| 2. Financial aid: Recently legislation was passed that | | | | vary greatly related to occupation and the level |
| forbid the withholding of financial aid to a student | | | | of the degree you are seeking. Earning a college |
| at an online school based on that fact alone. | | | | degree takes planning and perseverance. You |
| However, this may still be an issue. | | | | need to make sure that you do your "homework" |
| 3. Learning style: Online education is not for | | | | and select the program and the method of |
| everyone. Some people are more social and less | | | | education that will best suit you and give you the |
| technologically inclined and find that a campus | | | | "bank for your buck". Make sure you ask the right |
| based school meets their abilities and personalities | | | | questions of both campus-based traditional college |
| better. If you are self-driven, have a basic | | | | education programs and online or distance college |
| knowledge of computers, and do not need a | | | | degree education programs. Talk to the advisor at |
| campus to meet your social needs, then online | | | | whichever type of school you choose and make |
| education may be better for your style. | | | | sure you understand the pros and cons. |
| 4. Transferability: If you start an online program | | | | |