05.15.09 | Financing Your Online Degree
Online education has undergone a metamorphoses in recent years, not unlike the ugly caterpillar that blossoms into a beautiful butterfly. The concerns once raised by skeptics centering around the validity and relevance of an online degree in the marketplace have since been quelled. Questions now tend to focused on payment options. I think you may be surprised to learn just how easy it is to finance your online education.
Many online schools participate in the Federal Student Aid grant and loan programs, just the same as any certified ground campus you may attend. That means for schools such as the University of Phoenix, Kaplan University, American Intercontinental University, Argosy University, Walden University, Keiser University, Capella University, Everest University, and Grand Canyon University, just to name a few, federal loans are at your disposal. They are all Title IV certified schools that offer federal aid to their students.
To qualify for federal aid you simply complete your FAFSA and list the school or schools (up to four) that you are interested in attending. The school(s) will then receive a copy of your student aid report from the Department of Education which they use to determine your federal aid eligibility. But for those who do not qualify for federal aid, or don’t qualify for enough, private loans are also available to you.
Private loans serve as a great supplement or alternative to federal loans. And with interest rates at historic lows there has literally never been a better time to borrow the funds needed to help cover the cost of tuition, books, and other direct educational needs.
It is also a good idea to sign-up for as many scholarships as possible. Here at the Student Loan Network we give away free scholarships every month ranging from $500 to $10,000 to eligible students. What students love most is that you don’t need to hold a certain GPA or submit an essay to qualify. If you attend a certified Title IV school located in the U.S. you are automatically qualified. Don’t miss out. To register (click here).
Follow your dreams and find the online degree program that’s right for you.
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