I'm a general manager,I currently run 5 stores. I dont have time to attend a normal college. I was thinking about attending a online college, but I can't find any that are accredited anyone have an idea where i can find some good accredited colleges in No. Califonia? Oh and I'm 23 someone told me that its much harder getting a student loan at my age true or false??
2007-10-11 11:07:09 · 4 answers · asked by muwah22 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
See my link below. I did a search for the online college I went to. It was called NTU or National Technological University (I graduated in 2003) - right around the time it merged with someone else and became Walden. The good part about the link below is that each college you click on tells you of its accredidation right away.
Net-net, I can tell you that they do exist, and that I graduated from one with a M.S. in management. But I don't think Walden does B.S. degrees....I'm sure there are others....
Not sure about the student loan part....
2007-10-11 11:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by CG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accredited colleges in California that offer online classes/degrees and are reputable:
The University of California system including UC Berkeley, and UCLA
Stanford University
California State University Dominguez Hills, Chico, East Bay, Fullerton...
In fact, California public universities are leading the way in online education right there with Florida and Mass.
A lot of people will tell you that it's a bad idea to get your degree online. Ask yourself, are these people advising me as equally intelligent as the leaders of Harvard, MIT, UMass, Duke, UC Berkeley, UCLA, or U Florida? Those universities and many more are teaching online.
So what the naysayers are trying to tell you is that they're smarter the the deans and presidents of these universities that are teaching online. Do you buy that? If Harvard University thinks online education is viable, who am I to disagree?
That said, there are also some crap schools out there teaching online and you want to avoid those. You want to attend the best school you can. The traditionalists think that traditional is always better than online but consider who you'd hire, an online MA holder from Harvard or a traditional MA holder from Eastern Yourstate State College? Get your degree from the best college that you can.
Financial aid is not age based. I'm way over 23 and get financial aid. It's no problem.
2007-10-11 18:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sigh. The debate of the online college. I'm not going to knock anyone that has gone to one -- let me tell you imho -- DON'T. If you are thinking of attending an online program from a major institution that is fine. Many prominent universities are offering classes and degrees online. but I wouldn't waste my time or money on one of these start up institutions that hands out degrees in 12 months and hasn't been on the map for longer than 2 years, etc. A good education should be a sound investment, not something you whip up in 30 days or less, etc. I have heard that online schools leave a "bad taste" in the mouths of employers but anything is possible if you want it bad enough! Have you ever considering cutting back on managing so many stores if you're planning on attending college? How about night classes? What about a shorter degree term, like an Associate's degree? Weigh your options as much as possible. As far as not getting a student loan above 23 --- NOT TRUE. I'm 26. I just graduated college with my 2nd degree in May. I had companies writing me to take loans from them, lol. As always apply for financial aid through the school you're going to and see how much grants (free money, etc) you can get first. Most schools have a loan company they work through (mine used Sallie Mae). You should have no prob. qualifying for one, since you are gainfully employed it seems like. I really suggest if you're going to get loans that you strongly consider going to college physically, adjusting some of your schedule to fit it in. Either way good luck.
2007-10-11 18:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by camillabrightside 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are plenty of schools that will offer classes online. Just ask around. If the campus exists as a building (for those people who can't afford to go online class) then it will be accredited. It is false that you can't get a student loan. I was planning to apply for a loan at my school, but changed my mind because I didn't have references and I am 39 working on my degree.
2007-10-11 18:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋