| The US Congress has given a new edge to education | | | | addition to a résumé. A study conducted by the |
| in the budget bill for the month of March. Unlike the | | | | Distance Education and Training Council has proven |
| case previously in the United States, even online | | | | that more than 70% of the corporate supervisors |
| colleges will be entitled to federal aid. Previously, the | | | | consider online programs equally or more valuable than |
| online education industry had a dubious reputation for | | | | classroom degrees. |
| its profit motive. However, the Congressional | | | | What are the costs involved? |
| Republicans have become sympathetic to the | | | | The overall cost of an online degree is lower than the |
| entrepreneurial ethics of Internet-based colleges due to | | | | usual college courses. However, the costs vary from |
| the convenience they offer to students. | | | | institute to institute, depending on factors such as: |
| With more and more students opting for online | | | | |
| courses, there has been a steady increase in Internet | | | | 1. type of degree |
| colleges over the years. However, there are certain | | | | 2. prior course credits (from a different college) |
| queries that are frequently asked regarding such | | | | A large number of students pursuing online courses |
| institutions. | | | | qualify for financial aid, which helps them either |
| Online Colleges: FAQs | | | | completely or partially with their educational expenses. |
| The following are the answers to some of the | | | | Online schools have financial advisors who help |
| frequently asked questions about online colleges and | | | | students choose their best financing option and also |
| the courses they have to offer: | | | | handhold them during the application process. |
| What are the main benefits of online institutions? | | | | How to apply? |
| Flexibility is the main reason why students opt for | | | | This is relatively simple. Students have to fill a |
| e-learning. An online course can be pursued from the | | | | web-based application form. Once this is done, the |
| comfort of one's home, at one's own pace, while still | | | | admissions representative will contact the student and |
| qualifying for all the benefits of classroom learning, | | | | fix a time to discuss course-related goals and interests. |
| including interaction with instructors and peers. This is | | | | This is also a good time to ask any questions the |
| also a good option for professionals who can earn | | | | student might have regarding the particular college or |
| while pursuing a full-time or part-time course. Moreover, | | | | course. |
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| How do employers look upon an online institute? | | | | comprehensive list of training institutes in the US, which |
| As online education gains popularity, employers have | | | | a potential student can search through alphabetically. |
| begun recognizing Internet programs as a substantial | | | | |