How to Receive Inexpensive Education Online

Have you ever wondered where an inexpensive or even free education could be obtained online? Then this is the article for you. Read on to find out some great educational options for you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• computer
• regular access to the Internet
• some options require ownership of certain computer programs

1. The first step is to see if gcflearnfree.org has some classes that are suitable for what a person would want to learn. The classes taken there are awarded CEU units and can be included on job resumes. These classes are completely free provided a person would have the software required.
2. Another great site to try is Universalclass.com. A learner can choose a basic course or one with the CEU option enabled. The CEU option is more expensive but likely would look better if one wanted it as credit toward further schooling. This is not free, but a great deal of these courses are very inexpensive.
3. If one would like a relatively inexpensive college degree, both Penn Foster College or PCDI's Ashworth College offer government approved accredited courses. Check them out at the CHEA website if further proof is required. Of the two, Penn Foster is more highly recommended due to its wider acceptance at other colleges.
4. If one would need a high school diploma rather than a GED or HSED, then Citizen's High School might be a good option. This is the least expensive option for a high school diploma I know of.
5. If one is looking for a good certification option that employers might accept, then Brainbench.com might be a good option. I have known work sites that accept Brainbench certifications. At some points, some of the certifications are free due to sponsorship, and a certificate for the wall is obtainable at a low price.
6. If a person would like more options, there is always the option of performing an online search for accredited schools at the CHEA or USDE websites.

Tips & Warnings

• Look for accredited or recognized educational programs, an employer is bound to recognize these more.
• Make sure that any school that is applied to really is accredited by a government recognized accrediting board, unless an employer would recognize any sort of training. Colleges are less likely to appreciate non-accredited education.