Archive for 2011

online university facts to know
Nov
24
2011

Online University Facts You Should Know

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in Online Universities.

Online education, also known as distance learning, used to be considered a less popular way to obtain a college degree. In fact, it wasn’t even possible to obtain an online degree before Charles Wedemeyer of the University of Wisconsin-Madison brought the idea to America in 1964. Read More

finding online degrees
Nov
21
2011

How to Take Online Classes and Keep Up with the Rest of the World

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in Online Degrees.

With all the convenience of an online education, how do you keep yourself motivated and put the necessary time needed for class, without physically having to be in the classroom? Read More

best online universities
Nov
17
2011

Most Prestigious Universities in the World with Online Degrees

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in Online Degrees.

If you are looking for an online degree or looking for a traditional campus education, Times Higher Education has made it easy to compare the best colleges in the world. Read More

Capella University
Nov
14
2011

Capella University Honored With 2011 Making a Difference for Students Award

Posted by one2oneuser
in Capella University.

Quality Matters, a nationally recognized, faculty-centered process that certifies the quality of online courses, has honored Capella University with a 2011 Making a Difference for Students Award. Read More

DeVry University
Nov
10
2011

Devry University Moves Up in Top Colleges List

Posted by one2oneuser
in DeVry University.

DeVry University made the biggest jump on the 2011 Houston Business Journal list of the top colleges and online universities. Read More

Advanced Start Online Degrees
Nov
8
2011

Southeast Missouri Offers New Online Courses

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in Areas of Study.

With the popularity and success that many brick and mortar schools are having with their online university classes, Southeast Missouri State University decided to add online courses to their own course list. Read More

financial-aid lingo
Nov
4
2011

How to Interpret Financial Aid Lingo

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in FInancial Aid.

The following tips are a collection of statements financial aid offices, and not just those for online universities, will tell you while you are having difficulties applying for financial aid. Don’t get pulled into the hype. Remember, if you hear … Read More

career prep
Nov
3
2011

Preparing For Your Career after an Online University Education

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in Online Universities.

Congratulations! You’re enrolled in an online university, taking your classes, and on your way to that infamous degree that will help raise your earning potential and give you multiple options for a career. Now, what’s next? Read More

online university fit for you?
Oct
21
2011

Does an Online University Fit Your Personality?

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in Online Universities.

The benefits of an online university education are limitless. Choosing an online university that benefits you personally takes research and time, but what many people do not take into consideration is the time to figure out if an online university education fits you at all. Read More

online scholarships
Oct
18
2011

Financial Aid Fraud Increases with Online University Participation

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in FInancial Aid.

According to a new report by the Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General, there have been 215 fraud participants since 2005, cashing in about $7.5 million in restitution and fees to the online universities they swindle. Read More