Distance Learning Universities

The number of distance learning universities has increased drastically to meet the demands of adults who want to continue their education outside of a traditional classroom. According to a U.S. Department of Education study in 2000, 89-90% of public 2-and 4-year colleges offered distance learning courses. Private distance learning universities are abundant and continue to grow. Deciding among the hundreds of distance learning universities available can be challenging and frustrating. Searching the internet for accredited distance learning universities will produce pages of universities offering distance learning programs. These claims can be deceiving because some distance learning universities are accredited but not by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

When sorting through all the available distance learning universities, a potential student should first determine what mode of instruction he or she is most comfortable with and find a university that offers courses delivered in the preferred manner. Some students may learn better with online courses while others may prefer to learn from a videocassette. The student should determine how if he or she has the ability to travel to campus at any time during the program. State and community colleges typically require exams and labs to be conducted on campus. Private universities are the best option for those students who want to take all courses away from campus. The student should check the costs of the available universities and make sure the private universities are accredited by an agency approved by the USDE or CHEA. Federal financial aid will not be available for students who attend unaccredited distance learning universities. An advisor at any university can answer any other questions a potential student may have.

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