Online Degrees Increasing In Popularity According to the American Educational Guidance Center

Lafayette, LA (PRWEB) April 22, 2008

The demand for online learning opportunities is growing by leaps and bounds as thousands of degree-seeking students flock to Internet-based classrooms and lecture halls. As evidence of this growing trend, the American Educational Guidance Center, a leading provider of information about online degrees, reports seeing remarkable growth in the number of visitors its Web site receives on a monthly basis.

"Two years ago, approximately 500 people a month used our Web site to request information from online colleges," said Daniel Kane, director of the American Educational Guidance Center. "Now, that number is closer to 5,000 a month."

Kane attributes the increases to a number of factors in the industry and in workplaces throughout America. Right now, there are record numbers of online degrees being awarded and more and more traditional colleges are becoming involved with online, distance learning programs. Plus, Kane said, more employers are recognizing the legitimacy of Internet-based learning and are offering to reimburse employees for tuition spent at online colleges and universities.

"The Internet is changing the way education is delivered," said Kane. "The Internet enables students and colleges to connect no matter their schedules or geographic locations."

Students are turning to online colleges and universities for a number of reasons. Some of the biggest, Kane said, include:

• Increased scholarship opportunities - As more major colleges and universities create their own online programs, more scholarships and grants are becoming available to online learners. This is opening the door even wider for students to take advantage of online universities and degree programs.
• Increased employer acceptance - Employers are seeing the benefits of online college degree programs in which their employees can improve their skills and knowledge without interrupting their careers. Therefore, more employers are willing not only to recognize degrees that come from online colleges, but also to reimburse employees for their educational expenses.
• Flexibility and ease of scheduling - "Students are drawn to online universities and colleges because it is far easier for them to pursue a degree on their own schedule, from any location that offers Internet access than to have to be in a classroom at a specific time. Many of the traditional barriers to education are being eliminated thanks to online learning.

"As online degrees become more popular, American Educational Guidance Center is pleased to be able to offer students free information on degree and financial aid programs which best meet their needs," said Kane. "The growth of online education is making the dream of earning a college degree a reality for more and more students, and we are proud to be a part of the trend."

For more information about the American Educational Guidance Center, contact Daniel Kane at (337) 296-4000 or visit http://www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com.

About American Educational Guidance Center
Founded in 1995, the American Educational Guidance Center provides comprehensive information on online degrees, colleges, college admission, financial aid, and scholarships. The Center's primary Web site lists and links to approximately 200 fully accredited colleges and universities offering more than 3,000 online certificate and degree programs.

In addition to helping students find appropriate online colleges and degree programs, the American Educational Guidance Center site links to more than 70 free, online scholarship search services which make it easy for students of all ages to match themselves to scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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