Looking into getting your online degree but scared of the financing? It's no secret that college is expensive. It can feel overwhelming to sit down and look at the numbers. Luckily, options exist to make paying your way through school more manageable.
Private loans, federal grants, and payment plans are all great options for funding your education, but scholarships are money you don't have to pay back. Even for online students, scholarships are available based on regional qualifications, academic merits, programs of study, military service, and more.
Applying for scholarships like the ones below is a great way to start your journey of paying for college. Here are three great scholarships for online college students:
GetEducated.com Distance Learning Scholarship
This scholarship is open for application to any U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited online degree program within the U.S. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and submit a 500-word essay about "What an Online College Degree Means to Me." Click here for further application details.
Study.com Online Undergraduate Degree Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must pursue their undergraduate degree through an online distance learning program, which makes it a perfect consideration for IWU-National & Global students. The scholarship award is for $500, and you can find all the application details here.
The Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship fund is available to women soldiers, both past and present. Applicants must be women who have served honorably within the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves, or Army National Guard. The scholarship is also open to children of women who have served. Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited institution. Read further application details here.
Continuing your education online is a great way to expand your career options and achieve your goals. IWU-National & Global offers many options for an accredited and enriching online education. To learn more about how to start your online college journey, visit our website.