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What Are the Top Reasons Students Choose Online Degrees?

Posted On November 9, 2016

Online degrees are becoming a popular choice of students for various reasons. Convenience and flexibility are often the top reasons that students are choosing to enroll in an online university. Online education is flexible and you may be able to tailor it as per your schedule.

The many benefits of opting for online courses include:

  • Convenience and Flexibility

Online education enables you to fit classes into your schedule. This makes it easier to do other things. You do not have to travel to college campus to attend classes at fixed timings. You may be able to save a lot of time and effort when you opt for online degrees.

Students may choose to opt for accelerated course formats that range from 4 – 8 weeks. You may be able to take the online classes for various lengths of time. If you are already working, then choosing an online university to complete the education is the best decision you can take. This ensures that you get education and experience at the same time.

  • Lower Cost

Online classes cost much less than traditional college education. They have less expensive tuition fees and other associated costs. Most of the course material is available free online and you may also be able to save money on commuting.

  • Multiple Learning Options

Students may choose any online programs or degree courses as per their choice. They can choose to do anything from a certificate to a doctorate when they opt for these online programs. Accounting, business administration, nursing, HR, marketing and management courses are popular choices.

  • Comfortable Learning Environment

As study materials and assignments are sent online, students can choose to complete them in the comfort of their home, library or any other place. The students may be able to study at their own pace with fewer distractions.

  • Career Advancement

Students choosing to complete their education by opting for programs that are offered by online university have been found to advance better in their careers. This is because it gives them the opportunity to gain experience as they pursue their academic credentials.

Scholarships for Online Degrees

Students that have enrolled in accredited online education programs have the same eligibility for scholarships as students enrolled in colleges. All that you need to do is to meet the requirements that have been specified by the college and you become eligible for monetary rewards. The financial aids are based on grades, sports skills, talent in the arts and other special skills.

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  5. I kindly request scholarship to assist me in getting funding, I\’m Nonhlanhla Nonhlanhla Buthelezi, I would appreciate if my request put in consideration, as I want to be a teacher I want to improve our nation\’s literate,May I have a form to fill in my details, I will be glad could get a feedback

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  6. Hi
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  8. I would like to get online degree full funded so i can get my degree on Business Management since i have a dioloma and no money to futher my study

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  26. I do agree with the writer that online degrees are a bit cheaper as we compare with internal colleges tudents.This is one advantage that is a considerable. The online studies can facilitate the students with the availability of teaching materials unlike the internal students.
    The other advantage is that there is no any difference between the twos which are the online ones and the internal students. So the other problem is that In Africa we are really poor we can not even afford to pay these online degrees. Im a good example here Mozambique might be the country which has the lowest rate of wage. Any government worker in Mozambique can not afford paying these degrees .myself as a medium English teacher i teach high grades and earn not more than $200 per month. I have enrolled with Atlantic international university and completed with GPA of 3,92 .but now the problem is that I don\’t have money to pay for my degree. I owe Atlantic international university about $4800. and i don\’t know when am i going to finish my debts and i need a certificate or transcript inorder yo proceed with masters degree. With this little amount I earn i look after my family but desperately. So i beg most online universities to consider us fro the third world countries. If Mozambique is paying this little amount so what about Malawi and other country with a poor exchange rate.we need a 100 % scholarship assistance

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  27. Francis Quaicoe says:
    September 24, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Please how can I get the application for online degree programs

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  48. I am Elasto Millimbo and did partial studies in development with UNISA by distant learning but could complete levels because of finances. Please assist me to continue studying to either a masters then doctorate.I do development so I really like this field. I need your support on scholarship so that i continue distance learning with any reputable college that does online9

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  80. Well understood. Much thanks.

    I really need sponsorship for my degree in prosthetics and Orthotics. Any help please? thank you.

    Best regards

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  84. I come from war torn area of northern Uganda, I really want to earn a diploma in pharmacy (online program) but I have no fund please help. Thank

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  104. Online degrees make life more easier for people who cannot afford to further their studies.I\’m one of them

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  137. I am looking for financing to pursue my higher education at Atlantic International University online.
    Since my admission to the bachelor\’s program in sciences social and has been confirmed.
    Enrollment: 300 $ , fee : 350$ by month, duration of courses 2 years and 1 month or 25 months,
    in all, amount : 9050$ for 2 years and 1 month.
    I\’m more than eager to enquire about financial support knowing that you offer financial aid to international students, could you please send me the appropriate documentation and application forms on this matter.
    Hopping to hear from you soon.
    Sincerely yours,
    MSABAH Rashidi Sange
    Phone: +25775827424

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  138. hi every one. if every thing goes well on my side iwill be very glad. iwant to do BBA in any school of your choice

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  139. hello ,the on line degree is better and very cheaper ,but me I need scholarship
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    you
    for your faithful.

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  144. I\’m looking for bussary which can assist me on my studies. I need money to pay my school fees, rent for property and the transport

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  145. Hello…Gideon Pirandoni Meriwas,a Kenya citizen whose dream was forever to pursue Aviation specifically as a pilot as a career though not offered within the country though already applied for an abroad aviation where it is only finance that is limiting me to start training…this is why l am looking for a scholarship not for online program but to study within the school….thank you

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  146. I\’ve registered at my college this 2nd trimester and have applying bursary, only 2 find out the forms are gone

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  147. I want to be educated person that\’s why I wanna an assistant and my parents do not have the money to pay for my studies also I want to go further to my study and am only hope in my hope that\’s why i apply for this bursary

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  151. Please can you lead me to a good postgraduate degree in fine Art (painting) and also for first degree in hospitality management

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  157. The need for scholarships by scholars is intensively increasing as most recent scholars are financially needy. This is the only path that can drive them to a work place via being assisted financially including the disabled ones. kindly so begging…

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  158. online degrees are less costlier than traditional college degrees;
    no time limit;
    no boundary limit;
    accessible anywhere…

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  159. I\’m Makhubela Tiyani Johnson l would to ask financial aid from your institution, I \’m doing honour in pure mathematics at University of Venda

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  162. I am really interested in this program and I want you to provide all the necessary information On how to enrol, the fees,ect.. if I stay at my home country and do the online programs..

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  164. Hello !
    I would like to thank you for your all informations given above.
    in short I\’m Registered nurse with an Advanced Diploma ,but i wish to procede my studies to other degrees , I need your help however you can to make my dreams true. Thank you

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  168. please help me to get a scholorship because i need to be educated person.thanks very much for helping me for that

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  170. This advice isl good. Which is the convinient school for me to study nursing at the mastrs level?

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  171. Am interested in the online learning, please send me the requirements for one to be given a scholarship

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  172. i am amother of 4 children ihave fainancial problem ineed to learen online degree and i wish to get degre in medical nursing

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  173. Hi, that\’s a great and interesting supply.
    I\’m Mohamed Mignane Sakho, from Senegal. And, I\’m a student in Licence three(L3) in the ENGLISH Department at Cheikh Anta Diop University. Indeed, I wish to take this opportunity so as to pursue my studies and come back to my native country to take part to its development.
    In so doing, I would like you please to help me to apply because I really need this.
    Best regards,

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  175. Thank you ones more,online course is good but some of us it may be a challenge because of concentration,I just need a place where I will be managing my learning without disturbance.

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  177. I\’d like to begin my master studies in September 2018. I\’d like to study Literature. Kindly guide me and assist me secure a scholarship.
    Kind regards
    Beatrice

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  180. Good afternoon sir. I allows try to login in but some details I don\’t know how to go about.
    am need this scholarship program if there is another way I can communicate with you I will be highly appreciated

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  181. I am looking for a scholarships or studentship to do PhD in Business Entrepreneur .It can be on line or on ste

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  182. Looking for a scholarships or studentship for a PhD in Business Entrepreneur.It can be on line or on site and either research based or taught based

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  183. I am looking for a scholarships or studentship at a reputable university to do PhD in Business Entrepreneurship

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  186. Hello I\’m a form six level .I\’m working at a hardware n I need to study to become a police officer.Can u help me which course can I take n study n I really need scholarship coz I don\’t have enough money to pay my university fees.

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  199. Am a registered nurse .,I will wish to humbly request for a scholarship to upgrade to BSN to have an in impact in the society and improve the health of my community as a whole .,thank you

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  202. am Elvis Kiprop from Kenya and iwould like to thank you first for the nice job you are doing ….pliz let me beg u allow to have a study by giving me scholarship thanks in advance sir

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  208. iam a kenyan primary school teacher with a burning desire to help rehabilitate the many alcoholics in my village and beyond.should someone support me in this cause i will be eternally greatful.

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  209. I really want to continue with my studies and um very working hard woman who is self driven, so my father passed away 2003 so no money to pay my tuition fees

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  213. I want to study & being a responsible person with a family waiting for my support feel icant manage to support both education & family.Which is why i’m looking for an assistance from you.

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  214. I thank you very much for the good work you are doing & i wish you continue extending your caring hand to us .We love &thank you very much .God bless you abundantly.

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  215. My name is Andre’ Mudibu Mbuyi, i am doing a masters in theology at North West University Potchefstroom Campus) here in South Africa, i started in this year (2016) and then i will finish on next year, i am begging you to give me a bursary. This is my student number: 28271165, you can contact our University please.
    My regards.

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  217. Africa being part of the globe, hence the need for the young people to be encouraged to be part to education for sustainable development as they take up aviation as career.

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  218. Passionate about harvesting flying talents in young aspiring pilots from Africa, Therefore seek for scholarship support from well wishers or organisations that wish to support the aviation career development in Africa . Aviation Education Network is an aviation careers development support group, that seeks to increase the pilot population in Africa by 2020.

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  220. if get student scholarship i think i will be succeed because i am very interesting developed county scholarship and so on.

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  223. Dear Sir,
    It is stated that I am a student and I passed my B.Ed Hons. programeE. Now I want to get admission in M.phil for higher studies but due to limmited resoures and finnancial problems Ican not continue my studies. My father had died science 2009. No one is there to support us its my desire to continue my study.
    Ishall be highly oblige to you if you offer me a bright chance of carier.
    Your Sincerly”
    MARYAM BIBI

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