The Internet has become incredibly convenient when it comes to learning. So much so that many are choosing online learning versus the traditional in-class setting to get their degrees.
If you have children, getting your degree online is ideal, as you get to set your own schedule. You can take classes from the comfort of your couch and keep an eye on your kids simultaneously, which saves you a ton of cash on costly childcare.
Is childcare the only cost-cutting benefit of distance learning? No, as you also get to eliminate the transportation expense with getting to class, and there’s no need to relocate close to campus either.
Do these money-saving benefits mean that getting your degree online is cheap? Unfortunately, the answer is no, as you still have to take care of tuition costs, books, fees, etc.
While you could take out student loans to finance your online degree, you’ll have to pay them back in the future with interest. This can put you in a financial hole as you start your professional career, which is why it’s better to apply for scholarships to fund your education.
Yes, you can get scholarships, even if you’re an online student. In fact, many scholarships available to traditional on-campus students can also be had by those learning virtually. For this article, we’ll focus on online scholarships to show you some possibilities. Then, you can hit the Net and start your own online scholarship search so you can begin applying as soon as possible.
Distance Learning Scholarships
Return 2 College Scholarship Program
Are you over 17? Are you looking to attend a two or four-year undergrad or graduate program? Can you write an essay describing why you want to get a degree? If so, you could win this scholarship that offers $1,000 towards your college expenses
Next Steps Digital Scholarship
Here’s a scholarship aimed at marketing students that offers a hefty $5,000 towards your expenses.
Distance Learning Scholarship from Study.com
Here’s a perfect example of a scholarship that was specifically created for online students. If you participate in several extracurricular activities and your grades are good, Study.com could give you $500 towards your tuition and other fees.
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
Have you decided that it’s time to go back to school? Are you worried that low income could make it impossible to get your degree? Are you over 35? If you answered yes to those three questions, you could win this award that can make getting your online degree a lot more affordable.
Does this list contain all of the online scholarships out there? Of course not, as there are many more, and this is just a tiny sampling of what you can find once you begin your search.
Be sure to search for scholarships in your field of study. And you can also search for “online scholarships” or “distance learning scholarships” to see what’s available for virtual students.
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