I lost my scholarship at a two year college because I couldn’t afford to pay for books much less feed myself. Now I’ve been unemployed since august and desperate to get a job and education…I was told not to bother with FASFA last year because parents made about 74 grand and it was just a waste of time and did you know that some colleges will tell you that you cant get a Stafford loan because your going to that school? Something about certain schools don’t get funded for those loans at least that is what i was told by the admissions officer!?! …that and I had no credit score..why is it i can now purchase a pack of cigarettes ( I don’s smoke just trying to make a statement here how the gov says i’m independent enough to purchase that bull) but are considered a dependent? Gov is screwing everyone over for their education..
anyway parents made less this year and may actually could get something from FASFA and I’ve learned since then that ALL students.. doesnt matter the school can get a student loan. Its always been my dream to go to college and come out with at least a masters degree either technology or law. Can you get a better education (better student teacher attention when you need it and be able to go as slow or faster than you need to?) as well as cheaper on the pocket book and in less time than a regular college or university? Jobs here are easy to come by..if you have a college degree..but everyone knows that cycle.. what are some good online schools…. I tried ashworth but they are just a big headache..they teach nothing and take your money..still trying to get out of it even though have asked to be dropped from the program. Are there any LEGITIMATE online colleges where employers will be excited to hire you? really need a good education because im tired of dead end jobs…I WANT A CAREER!
I think that you’d probably be better off getting your degree from a brick and mortar university than you would getting it from ANY online college. With the employers I’ve spoken to, most of them are weary about online degrees or other forms of distance learning. Being in the classroom, interacting with other students, and sitting down with your teachers are ALL part of the learning experience. There’s more to learning the material than simply reading it. The interaction you get going to school helps shape your view of subject matter and is just as important as the material itself.
I know that’s not the answer you’re looking for, but that’s the case unfortunately. I mean, how easy is it to open up google when your’e taking those online tests? It’s really just not the same. Plus, you won’t have any face to face interaction with your teachers and that means you won’t have any letters of recommendations or professional references when starting this career. On that same note, you also won’t be making the valuable connections with professors and other students who could possibly HELP you into a job.
There are simply too many resources you’re giving up by going to an online university.