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Financial Aid and Student Resource Center

You've made up your mind to enroll in an online educational program, but the thought of paying the tab makes your head spin. Don't worry, this is a common reaction. There are many types of financial aid. From scholarships and grants to loans, we're providing information about each option's unique advantages to undergraduate and graduate students.

Here are some valuable financial aid tips and information that will calm your fears and help you tackle your education costs.

Scholarships

Search for College Scholarships

A scholarship is money gifted to a student to pursue graduate or undergraduate education—no repayment necessary. While scholarships are awarded for a variety of reasons, the most common are for student merit, financial need, athleticism, ethnicity and field of study.

There are over 1.3 million scholarships available for students so sifting through the information might seem like a daunting task. We've distilled all the pertinent data for you and have answers to your college scholarship questions.

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Student Loans

Student Loans and How They Work

Several types of student loans are available to college students who need help paying for online college tuition. Read about and learn how to apply for:

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Grants

College Grants

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College grants are a great way to subsidize your education. Unlike student loans, grants do not have to be paid back. There are over a thousand federal grant programs in the US, offering more than $400 billion dollars worth of financial aid to students and organizations.

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Class Facts

Students Flock to Virtual College Fairs
	A new trend in college admissions offers prospective college students a virtual way to interact with school recruiters and admissions directors. Albany's Union College allows access to college "booths" where currently-enrolled students and school admissions administrators will answer your questions. Read More Online College Facts »

Financial Aid & Student Loan Articles

Paying for an Online College Education
	Just because you're pursuing a degree online instead of at a physical university doesn't mean it's going to cost any less. Luckily, student financial aid and college scholarships are available for people pursuing online degrees. Read more about "Innovative Ways to Finance Your Education" »

Financing Your Online Education
	You shouldn't let cost deter you from earning your degree. There are more financial aid options available than ever for students pursuing online learning programs. And getting financial aid may be easier than you think. Read more about "Financial Aid Options" »

Online Education Terms: What's the Difference?

Words and phrases such as "online learning," "online education," "web-based learning," "e-learning," "distance learning" and "distance learning online" are loosely tossed around and you might wonder if there are any differences between these computer-based education terms?

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Online Adult Education: A Look Back to the Future

Distance learning has made quantum leaps into the future from its early days of snail-mail correspondence courses that were once the norm. Before musing on the future of online learning, here are a few, brief milestones in its evolution and the technology that made it possible.

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Three Popular Online Nursing Degrees

How can registered nurses augment their skills, salary and professional growth? We've profiled three popular online degree programs available for registered nurses—all of which will allow you to continue working at your current nursing job while going to school.

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Online Law School: Do Your Due Diligence

Though online degrees have become more popular than ever because of cost savings associated with commuting and campus fees, there are still some tricky turns to navigate if you decide you'd like to go to law school online.

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