Posted by bposton on June 25th, 2009 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Just the other day I was blogging about the US Pell Grant and how it was being “beefed up” so to speak to help more students struggling to find the funds to finish college.

Well here is another avenue that you can consider. Grants offered by the institution itself.

Case in point. Ellis University, has announced what it calls an “Opportunity Grant Program” to make its degree programs more affordable to students across the globe.

The Opportunity Grant Program offers qualified students funding on a per credit basis, and is available to eligible new or continuing students for coursework that begins with the June 29th term.

The thing I like about this particular Grant program, is that it’s available for the student through the completion of his or her degree program. Of course, to remain eligible, the student must be and remain in good academic standing with the University.

Who is Ellis University?

Ellis University is an online university that offers certificates, undergraduate and master’s programs in a variety of disciplines. Based in Chicago, Illinois, they are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and they are a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The University is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council.

For more information, visit www.ellis.edu or call (877) 355-4762.

 

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engineering degree online : Some info about NCSU’s online program

Posted by bposton on October 25th, 2006 — Posted in engineering degree online

Another note got posted on my online dorm room door last night…

“where can I find a good Engineering online program?”

Well, there are lots and lots of them - expecially if you’re looking for a masters degree.

I’ll be highlighting several that fit the bill over the next few weeks, but I suppose I
should start in my own backyard first.

That means North Carolina.

And if you’re thinking North Carolina and Engineering, the obvoius place to start is at
North Carolina State University (NCSU)

NCSU is one of the finest Engineering schools in the Southeast, if not the nation. As such it is
highly competitive. In fact, only two schools in the entire state offer an Engineering program and the one
at NCSU is the cream of the crop.

I attended the open house at NCSU last Saturday (not for me, but for my daughter - who by the way
is not interested in Engineering :-(   )

Here’s what I learned about there online engineering programs:

First and formost, they were created for the working professionals. Credit courses in Engineering and
Computer Science can be delivered directly to your home or workplace via the Internet.

In addition to this, special undergraduate programs are also offered in various locations throughout North Carolina.

Interested?

If you are then you should contact the Engineering Online office to learn more.
They have a toll-free number - (877) 254-0058

If you happen to be in the Raleigh/Durham area you can call (919) 513-4481,

The Engineering Online Office is open Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time.

Just as a side note, in case you were wondering:
North Carolina State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097;
Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Ben

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