Online Colleges: The Best Online Colleges are Accredited

Online Colleges

The Best Online Colleges are Accredited

 

Have you been considering attending an online school but don't know how to pick the best one? Don't worry you're not alone. I had a really hard time picking my school too. The best advice that I can offer is this... If the school is accredited, it will be a good choice.

Unfortunately there are a lot of scam schools and diploma mills out there. Ever since the 1950's when all the vets returned from Vietnam and were going back to school, there have been problems with phony schools. Fake schools and diploma mills will basically sell you a diploma, and this diploma will mean absolutely nothing. Luckily, scam schools like this are pretty easy to spot. If the school is trying to offer a diploma for sale, or is offering a diploma for little or no coursework, then you better be checking for the schools accredtitation.

Or, you could take teh safe route by doing your research before you enroll with a scam school. The best way to do this is to check the schools accreditation. There are several accreditation agencies in the US and most online schools are accredited regionally. Regional accreditation is based on the area where the school is located. The accreditation agency for the school is determined by the region that it is located in.

So what is accreditation?

Accreditation is the process that a school goes through. Once teh accreditation agency determines that the school fits the standards that are set, then the school receives accredited status. There are many benefits that come with accredited schools. If the school is accredited, there is no chance that it is a fake school. If the school is accredited there is usually more funding for the students. (and who doesn't need financial aid these days right?) There are also many other benefits that come with accredtiation.

Most online schools are accredited but it is always good to do your research. When you are researching the school, make sure that it says that it is accredited and make sure that the accreditation agency is listed. Some schools will try to confuse students by using words similar to accreditation or by saying that the school is "pending accreditation". Do your research and make sure that the school that you choose and invest in is a quality one.

There are many tools out there to help you find a good school. Use the resources that are out there to help you along your way. And remember, the best online colleges are accredited colleges!