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Some great videos for studying many subjects. Most local libraries carry this series of videos. Talk to the librarian if your local branch doesn’t own them, they can get them loaned from another library. |
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The links here are places you will want to utilize to save time and money in working toward your degree. |
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The best way to acquire used textbooks cheap. Most subjects can be found for $.75 plus shipping. |
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Information on building experiential portfolios for college credit along with sample portfolios. Another quick read is an educational module on the topic of experiential and portfolio credit. |
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Tutorials on Academic Subjects Many of these resources exist for preparation to exams. If you are unable to get to a library or have limited time for reading this is an avenue to pursue. Here is a site full of free course, Self-Made Scholar. |
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From video tape courses to online programs this site will allow you to search through the database of programs in alternative formats. |
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This site offers some direction military transcripts as well as other advice and assistance. This site has information for the Army branch of the military. Air Force records are here. Marines and Navy personnel can order transcripts here. The Coast Guard has a site as well where you get information on your transcripts.. |
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Members of the military have access to online training to prepare for exams. The practice exams help you measure you readiness for testing. There is a site that explains military testing options and choices here for the Coast Guard. |
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Sloan School of Management Courses From algebra to zoology, courses are on this site. It is a wealth of study material for business students. Bookmark this for excellent information. These courses are put together by some of the best instructors around. |
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A very long list of accredited online programs and courses. A great place to begin exploring your interests. Choosing an area of interest may take some time, explore many areas. You may find that some colleges require courses you are not interested in, they all build degrees a bit differently. |
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Check the accreditation of any college you plan on attending. Input the name and other information and check the status if any of the colleges credentials. Comb the rest of this site too, there are some good facts posted here. |
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Distance Education Clearinghouse An extensive list state by state of online educational offerings. There will times when you need a course not offered at your own college and unavailable in a credit by exam format. This allows you to locate a class anywhere in the US and enroll. |
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A great resource for all things education. Get started here to learn terminology you will face if you opt for a student loan for a porton of your education. |
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Free application for federal student aid site. Many states have the aid they provide tied to this application as well. Even if you think you don’t qualify fill this out every year! |
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Accrediting Agencies in the United States If a college represents they are sanctioned by an agency you can look it up and check if it is even an approved an agency. Many diploma mills put together their own “accrediting” agencies to sound legitimate. |
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Good explanations of the different resources for education from grants, scholarships, and loans to work study programs. |
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Three Free Community College Courses Get nine credits of undergraduate credit at Bay Mills Community College free. There should not be any problem transferring these courses to any college as elective sociology or cultural diversity classes. If you are still uncommitted on a college you can still start here until you finish your research. |
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The Young Scholar Program provides high school and Community College students an opportunity to enroll in 3 distance learning courses and earn up to 9 units of college credit for $3.50. Internet viewing is available outside of the broadcast area.
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Find your subject from the extensive list of topics, it’s bound to be here. Some of us learn better visually, this is the answer to that issue. |
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Study Skills for Distance Education So much more than study skills are covered here. Take a look at where to cheap textbooks, etc. Take some time and read the information offered here. |
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Free Online courses from University of Washington Eleven courses are offered online for free. This is a great way to test your online study skills without the worry of wasted money. |
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A good discussion on the use of distance education to pursue a degree. Not lengthy but very informative. This is a road overview, not an in-depth compilation of facts. |
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Distance education and online learning resources, books, links and articles covering a wide range of subjects. Distance education and online learning courses. |
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Good College Cost Worksheet Calculator “Paying for College” is the title of this section on a parenting site. It provides a nice framework for those trying to figure out what it could cost for college if you did not utilize any of the methods shown on this site. This can help you decide how much alternative credit you must seek. |
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Online Nursing Continuing Education Provider and we provide Unlimited Nursing and Healthcare Contact Hours for $20 with a Free CE Course. We provide RN CEU, RN Contact Hours, Nursing CEU and Nursing Education online. |
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Free Workshops, CEU’s & Seminars Free seminars, workshops and online educational sources. Use this material to build your portfolio for experiential credit. Medical, nursing, online, respiratory, pharmacy, family/marriage, small business, and many more I’m sure. Local workshops, like these, can be worth graduate credit too. |
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Check here first for study materials for testing. Also search the Internet Public Library for a relevant title. Free E-Books and Project Gutenburg also have many titles online free. Free pocket Constitution can be found here. |
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This course is worth 3 contact hours and is free. Topic is ear infections for this course. |
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Learn a language and take the Clep test for French credit. Look around this site, they have put together a great resource for learning French. BBC Languages MP3’s, podcasts and online learning for many languages. |
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U.S. Small Business Administration. Learn how to write a business plan, register your company, and deal with the tax details of running a home business at your local Women's Business Center evening classes. Click on "Local Resources" for a nearby center and for financial and marketing information. |
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The American Presidents, Best History Sites, History Bookstore and more. A nice variety of subjects. |
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HP’s Learning Center - free online classes in software and business topics. They’re available 24/7 at www.hp.com/go/learningcenter. |
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