I have been trying to source a university or other learning institution that offers free on-line degree tuition and exams, etc. I know I am probably asking the impossible, but if you know of any please let me know.
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2007-07-15 22:36:25 · 4 answers · asked by ipoian 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The only free online university that I know of is with the Air Force. If you join up you will have access to all their free educational programs, which include baccalaureate and master's degree programs.
Other than military education, most online courses are actually (what I have found, anyhow) more expensive than traditional class attendance. So good luck in your search.
2007-07-15 22:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by beavermj 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Online degree programs used to be looked at with skepticism. They reminded people too much of the old degrees that were offered at 3:00 in the morning just by calling some 800 number. Those services boasted that you could get a degree from home in your spare time.
Reputable universities are now offering distance learning degrees, and the trend is going to grow. I have taken multiple courses online through a university that is a traditional school. They have a campus, with dorms, campus life, etc. Your degree looks no different than anyone else who graduates from the school.
As technology improves and more people increase bandwidth with DSL, Cable, etc. We will see more and more students going in this direction. The majority of major universities have set up a system that allows you to register all your classes online. These systems are not even 10 years old, so we can only imagine that they will grow leaps and bounds over the next 10 years.
So to answer your question, it makes no sense not to take advantage of any university in the country that offers programs online. I know a woman in Tennessee that already had a degree, but wanted to get her masters. She got in through the University of Auburn in Alabama, and she never even set foot on campus. Everything was offered online.
You have to think logically. Would you really be interested in a degree from a “free” program? It’s likely that degree would not be worth the paper it was written on if the truth be known. Personally, I know of no program that offers anything for free. Someone has to fund the professors, books, and material during the learning process. Every university has an office that advises students on scholarships. If you really put forth the effort, you can locate programs that will pay for your education. You just have to press the buttons. Even if you did pay a small amount of money for your education, think of the benefits 4 years later. You would have an education necessary to find a job that would pay back those loans.
Step 1: Try to think about what you would be interested in learning. IE: Computers, Accounting, Teaching, etc. DO not just choose a school for the sake of choosing. Make sure they are offering your educational interest by examining their offered programs and concentrations (Majors/Minors).
Step 2: Do your best to find something close. Even if you want to complete your entire education online, it would still be nice to have the university support system close to your home. Whether you go to school on the campus or online, the advantages of a student ID are very advantageous. Many facilities adjacent to the campus offer discounts, deals, and perks that are a reward in its self. Not to mention the facilities located on the campus. Free tutoring, physical activity centers, just to name a few. The student ID alone gives you a license to participate in programs otherwise closed from the general public. It is akin to a country club membership.
Step 3: When you decide on the university, create a dialogue with an advisor. Whether you are an adult student or a traditional student, these people are paid to find a support system to help you succeed. Ask them questions. Is your program of interest accredited? Is it offered entirely online? How much money will you need for your intended education?
Step 4: This is the most important. You would be stunned at the programs and scholarships available. There are scholarships that are very exclusive. I have heard of counties that offer money each semester to anyone within the county to help pay for school. Just because they happen to be a resident of that county they are eligible for scholarship money that is exclusive. I knew a guy that received 1000 dollars each semester because his grandfather was a coal miner for a certain company. You just have to go out and look for the funding. I know people who were working full-time jobs, and decided on going to school. They have more income attending school than they did working two jobs.
When deciding on an education, examine all your possibilities. These are just a few things to examine. Why seek something free, when a reputable university can be free as well?
Good luck in all your endeavors
2007-07-15 23:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by wheelchairbum 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The open university has a range of on line degrees, while these are not free you may (depending on your financial circumstances) be able to apply for financial support and get these fees paid for you.
2007-07-15 22:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by tootles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but every school I've ever heard of charges MORE for online courses, seeing it as a source of revenues. Why would they give away their product for free?
2007-07-15 22:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try looking here: http://www.open.ac.uk/
2007-07-15 22:45:10 · answer #5 · answered by cheek_of_it_all 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋