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How Do I Tell If an Online College or University Is Accredited?

There are so many options available when considering an online college or university. While there are many great schools and opportunities, there are also many schools that are not properly accredited. Even if you graduate and receive a diploma, to many states and employers, it means nothing if the school was not accredited. It is for this reason that when you are considering enrolling in an online college, you need to do some research and examine your options carefully.

What does it mean to be accredited?

Accreditation is the process that a school goes through in order to make sure that the education provided is one of high quality and adheres to set criteria. There are two types of accreditation: Regional and National. Regional accreditation is the most widely accepted. The majority of colleges and universities in the US are regionally accredited. A school’s accreditation determines eligibility for participation in state financial aid programs.

How do I know if the school I have chosen is accredited?

The U.S. Secretary of Education maintains a database to check the accreditation of post secondary schools. There are approximately 6900 institutions and programs listed which are approved by accrediting agencies or state approval agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The Regional Accreditation Agencies are divided as follows:

1. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
2. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges
3. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
4. The Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
5. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
6. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Beware!

There are, unfortunately, schools that will take your money and offer you a “quick” degree. These schools are referred to as “diploma mills”. There are several warning signs for such institutions.

1. They say that they are accredited, but NOT by an agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or by the U.S. Department of Education.
2. The name of the institution is very similar in name to a well known university.
3. They tell you that you can receive your diploma for a “lump sum” Traditional colleges charge tuition by credit hours, courses, or semesters.
4. The institution offers admission by securing your credit card and not your academic records.
5. Faculty members are graduates of colleges and universities that are not accredited.

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You can obtain more information for online college accreditation at http://www.online-degrees-and-courses.com.

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