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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog March 2008 Archive

By Jamie Littlefield, About.com Guide to Distance Learning since 2004

Federal Student Loans for Distance Learners

Monday March 31, 2008
Federal student loans offer distance learners the opportunity to pay for their online class tuition without draining their bank accounts or seeking additional employment. By filling out a single online ... Read More

New Online College Profiles

Sunday March 30, 2008
Check out the new list of online college profiles. All online colleges in this directory are regionally accredited, the most widely accepted form of accreditation in the United States. Note: ... Read More

Online Associate's Degrees

Thursday March 27, 2008
Distance learning colleges across the nation offer online associate’s degree programs to students that want to continue their education from the comfort of their homes. What are the advantages to ... Read More

Online Law Schools

Sunday March 23, 2008
Earning an online law degree poses several unique challenges. No online law school is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA); however, forty-nine states require that law school graduates earn ... Read More

Tax Breaks for Online Students

Saturday March 22, 2008
In order to ease the burden of students in this time of costly textbooks and record-high tuition bills, the federal government has provided several sizable tax credits. You may be ... Read More

University-Affiliated Online High Schools

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Some online high schools are affiliated with brick-and-mortar colleges. These university-sponsored programs may offer advantages such as the expertise of college-level professors or access to for-credit college courses. Many of ... Read More

Diploma Mill Warning Signs

Sunday March 16, 2008
Do you know how to spot a diploma mill? Knowing the warning signs can help you easily identify a fake school. Read on to learn more about distance learning scams ... Read More

Private Online High School Profiles

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Private online high schools are owned by corporations and often operate on a for-profit basis. While private online high schools can be expensive, they tend to offer more flexibility than ... Read More

How to Request an Online College Admissions Letter

Monday March 10, 2008
Since most online schools do not require in-person interviews, admissions officials pay particular attention to the college recommendation letter. Your college recommendation letter will be used to evaluate your strengths ... Read More

How to Use an Online Class Syllabus

Sunday March 9, 2008
Learning how to interpret a class syllabus is an essential skill for online learners. By taking an inventory of your syllabus at the beginning of the course and reviewing it ... Read More

Microsoft Office Live Workspace

Wednesday March 5, 2008
If you're looking for an easy way to manage online group projects, take a look at Microsoft Office Live Workspace (off-site link). This new no-cost website lets students store over ... Read More

New Profile: Capella University Online

Sunday March 2, 2008
More than 20,000 students in all 50 states and 56 other countries attended Capella University in 2007, making this for-profit company one of the largest online campuses. Founded in 1993, ... Read More

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