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Distance Education Programs Offer Scholarships
Millions of people are currently enrolled in online degree programs, and this number continues to soar. Hardworking adults are realizing they don’t have to quit their jobs and give up their family lives to get a promotion or change careers. Until recently, though, costs for tuition at many distance learning universities were significantly higher than the costs at traditional college campuses. This has begun to change, however. As more universities offer distance education degrees, these schools realize that they have … Continue reading
Recession Sends People Back to School for a Degree
Experts tell us that the U.S. economy is facing perhaps the most serious recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Prices are deflating, banks are in crisis, and many businesses are looking at bankruptcy. Surprisingly, though – or perhaps not so surprisingly, tens of thousands of people are returning to school to get a college degree. Recently, the administrators of Degree.com did an informal survey of visitors to the website. During this survey, they learned that nearly half – … Continue reading
Online Education Opportunities for Teachers
For more than a century, America has been referred to as a “melting pot” with regard to its cultural diversity. This diversity, however, is often not appreciated or understood. Now, a prominent legal organization is offering grants to primary and secondary school teachers interested in increasing their students knowledge of immigration and cultural issues. The American Immigration Law Foundation has offered grants of up to $500 to teachers who develop projects designed to education students about current issues in immigration … Continue reading
Can You Really Get a Nursing Degree Online?
Can You Really Get a Nursing Degree Online? Many online degree schools offer nursing programs online, but can you really complete all the necessary requirements and become a Registered Nurse (RN) without ever going through clinical experiences or spending endless hours in a classroom? The truth is, most of these online degree programs are designed for RNs who already have their license and have at least one year of professional experience. A few distance education programs, such as Excelsior College … Continue reading