Financing Your Distance Education Index

Financing a qualified distance education program is really no different from financing a qualified program at a traditional campus-based college or university. As long as the school has Title IV status and the program has met the U.S. Department of Education criteria for extending federal loans, you can qualify for many of the same financing programs such as:

Scholarships
Grants
Federal loans
Private loans

When looking to finance any type of education look for free money first. There are a whole host of scholarships and grants available for all sorts of students, including distance education students. They can be challenging to find and, as always, the Internet is a great search tool

Many employers offer tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance programs. Even if your employer doesn’t offer a formalized program, if the program you take is directly related to your current job, your employer may be willing to help.

	Eight Distance Education Financing Tips - A list of the most important aspects of paying for your education.
	Scholarship Search Tips - Helpful advice for identifying sources of free money.
	Tax Benefits - Learn how your financial aid decisions can help reduce your tax bill.
	Planning Tools - A robust set of Money Management Tips that advise on managing debt, and easy-to-use Calculators that help you estimate education-related costs, loan repayment, and more.
	FAQs - Answers to the most frequently asked questions at the DE Resource.