Most successful distance education students have done plenty of
research to find the program that is right for them. Some of the
points you need to consider before applying to a program include the
following: |
- What are the specific educational outcomes of the program?
Is earning a degree important to me, or do I want to take just a
few classes to learn a new skill or to complete a certificate
program to increase my professional status?
- What are the total costs of the program? Do the fees include
books and shipping, if necessary? Are there any additional
expenses I might incur? Is there any financial aid available?
- Is occasional attendance on the campus in the United States
possible for me, or do I require a program that can be completed
entirely from my home country without traveling to the United
States?
- If the program is synchronous (that is, given at a
particular time), would the time difference between my country
and the campus in the United States prevent me from taking part?
- How is the program information delivered, and what equipment
will I need to receive it? If it is a computer-based program,
does the computer that I use meet the requirements of the
program?
- Will the information be delivered to me in a timely enough
fashion (for example, if it is delivered by mail) for me to
complete the course?
- What academic or technical assistance is offered throughout
the program by the institution or the body responsible for
delivering the program?
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