FAQs

Do online classes have tests?

Not all online classes have proctored exams. But if they do, online students may need to visit a local testing site, with an on-site proctor. They may also take virtually monitored exams online, where a proctor watches via webcam or where computer software detects cheating by checking the test-takers' screens

Do online students perform better?

Students who takes classes fully online perform about the same as their face-to-face counterparts, according to 54 percent of the people in charge of those online programs

Is financial aid available?

Just as financial aid is available for students who attend traditional schools, online students are eligible for the same – provided that the school they attend is accredited. Federal financial aid, aid on the state level, scholarships and grants are all available for those who seek them out. Here’s what students need to know about financial aid for online schools.

What are the disadvantages of online school?

1. Online courses require more time than on-campus classes.<br/>2. Online courses require good time-management skills.<br/>3. Online courses require you to be an active learner.<br/>4. Online courses give you more freedom, perhaps, more than you can handle!<br/>5. Online courses require you to be responsible for your own learning.