Advertisements for online college degrees often reel in people with headlines like, “Your diploma is just a click away!” or, “Attend classes on your own time!” But the BBB warns what seems to good to be true, likely is just that.
Advertisements for online college degrees often reel in people with headlines like, “Your diploma is just a click away!” or, “Attend classes on your own time!”Online “schools” are sometimes called diploma mills, which are businesses that will give you a paper stating you earned a degree instead of giving you an actual education.Although you’ll have that diploma, there’s a good chance it’s useless.
For example, if the program isn’t from an accredited online school, it won’t be seen as a real degree.First, make sure the online school is accredited. The Council on Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education should recognize the school.Although “quick and easy” programs are the ones you’ll want to gravitate toward, those catchy slogans should serve as a red flag.
Also, beware of a program that requires a lot of money upfront. Most colleges will bill you based on the number of credits or courses you take each semester.Finally, look for evidence of student services. True colleges will always have student resources.
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