Are you thinking about an online degree? Are you a little unsure about where to start, or maybe you don’t know what questions to ask. If that is the case, we can help. The following are ten questions to ask before you make a final decision about an online college. This list was compiled by an actual veteran admissions adviser and is made up of the most common questions she answers about online colleges and degrees. These are not difficult questions and the admissions staff at any school should be able to answer them easily. This list may help you formulate your own questions so you can chose the right school for you. You can also search for answers to common questions in our “Ask an Admissions Advisor” section, or contact us directly at learnmore@edudegreedirectory.com

Ten questions to ask an admissions counselor

• Is your school accredited? (There are several different types of accreditation in the U.S., if you would like clarification you can reach out to us at learnmore@edudegreedirectory.com)
• Is your school not-for-profit or for-profit?
• Is your school a publicly traded, private or state supported institution?
• What is your cost per credit hour?
• How many credits is each class? (Different schools use different credit hour systems which may impact the number of credits in each course and the cost per course)
• How many credits are needed to complete the program?
• Are there any registration fees or yearly fees? Is there a late registration fee? Material Fees? Technology Fees?
• Will I need to pay for books out of pocket or are they included? If they are included, will there be a materials fee?
• Do you have campus programs or are you primarily an online institution?
• Will my diploma say online?

We hope that this list helps to get you thinking about pursuing your degree. Be sure to check back for updates on more subjects relating to online colleges and universities. If you want us to cover a specific topic, please submit a request to learnmore@edudegreedirectory.com
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Contributors Pete Morton and Bethany Trapp.