Learn about your financial aid options for your online degree
By Mark Huntsman,
OnlineStudentFinancialAid.com Did you know that online universities offer multiple financial aid options to help you meet your tuition needs? The options include:
ScholarshipsThere are just as many scholarships available for online students as there are for four-year college students. Many online universities offer a search service to help you to find the scholarships for which you may qualify.
Federal Financial AidWith recent changes in financial aid laws, more online university students now qualify for Federal Stafford Student Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Pell, and Federal SEOG Grants.
Private LoansOnline universities can put you in touch with national lenders who offer private loans to cover your tuition and other educational expenses.
Corporate Reimbursement and Third-Party BillingMany employers will pay some or all of an employee's tuition for continuing education. Online universities will help you to set up payment plans for Corporate Reimbursement or Third Party-Billing.
U.S. Armed Forces Tuition AssistanceMembers of the United States Armed Forces are eligible for up to $4,500 per year in tuition assistance from their branch of service.
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