Distance learning can help you fit education into a busy life. If you are self-disciplined and motivated, it can be a fast and efficient way to earn a degree. With financial aid, scholarships, and grants available, it's only gotten easier.

Distance learning programs let you take courses over the Internet, using multimedia, online bulletin boards, and email. A major advantage of distance learning is flexibility in terms of when and how you can study.

Increasing numbers of traditional two- and four-year schools and new virtual universities offer distance learning programs. These programs allow students, instructors, and course curricula to be brought together regardless of location.

Research accredited
undergraduate and graduate degrees
offered online!

Course Standards
While graduation requirements can vary between distance learning programs, most have general standards that require you to:

• Complete a minimum number of credit hours (usually 120 hours for a bachelor's degree).
• Complete a minimum number of hours with the school from which you will be getting the degree (usually 30 hours).
• Meet a minimum grade point average (GPA).
• Complete specific courses to earn your degree.

After you’ve have been accepted into a program, you must:

• Know where your course information will be stored.
• Purchase textbooks.
• Obtain necessary equipment.
• Determine how exams are administered.
• Check with your school for program specifics and admissions requirements.

Ways to Pay

Federal Student Aid
Check with your school's financial aid office to determine if your distance learning program qualifies for federal funding.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for distance learning. Use Sallie Mae’s Free Scholarship Search to find scholarships to help pay for your education.

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