With the 2012 changes to federal student loan legislation, taking out a loan is an even better deal for students. Online students can recieve government-backed loans at a discounted interest rate to use towards their tuition, as long as they're in a federally-recognized program. Take a look at the 5 types of student loans to see if there's a match for you.

Online teaching can be an smart way to make extra money and guide classes from the comfort of home. But, it can be difficult for new teachers to get a foot in the door. Take a look at this article to see how online teachers found their virtual jobs. If you have a story of your own, please take a minute to share it and help other potential online teachers.

Research shows that sites like Facebook may, in fact, bring down your GPA. It's easy for anyone to get sucked into distracting, but it's particularly challenging for online students that have to complete their coursework just a click away from puppy videos and what-I-at-this-morning updates. What are the most distracting websites? Find out in this new list of the Top 10 Time Wasters That Are Ruining Your Grades.

Every year thousands of students are forced to withdraw from their online classes due to hardships, financial difficulties, work conflicts, and other problems. At the start of the semester, students are able to withdraw easily. But, starting about this time, it becomes more difficult to withdraw without ruining your GPA and facing academic consequences. If you must quit college, learn how to protect yourself from the painful consequences many surprised drop-outs encounter.