How Do You Find An Accredited Online College And Get An Online Degree?
• Be wary of schools that suggest you can earn a degree in less time than at accredited institutions. For example, a school advertising that students can earn a bachelors degree in mere months is suspect. • Know what you are getting. Diploma mills offer credit for life experiences; note that offering credit for an internship or a co-op is valid. Ask if the school offers credit for life experiences- if it does so then you have your answer. • Find out what the tuition rates are. Tuition is paid based on degree. For instance, a flat price is offered for a Bachelor’s degree. Legitimate universities will charge per credit hour, semester, or class. Also, look for extremes in price. Is the price for the school significantly higher than normal? Are the fees noticeably lower than other schools? • Little or no work is required to earn a degree. Look at the requirements for graduation; if earning a degree seems too easy, the school is most likely a diploma mill. Understand the difference between
