If anything, most distance classes are tougher in their requirements because the instructors and the various colleges don't want to be seen as being lenient in terms of content and requirements. Some distance learning classes incorporate even more interactivity than traditional courses do through chat sessions, threaded discussions, and email. Some students feel they had more interactions with classmates in distance courses than they did in their traditional classes. Most agree quality is as carefully or more carefully monitored as it is in traditional classes, but whether a distance class is better for you, only you can decide. You might want to try a self-assessment to see if you would be a good prospect for a distance class.
Financial aid is available for distance learning courses.
To qualify for financial aid, a student must verify attendance. In a regular class, students usually do this by having the instructor sign an attendance verification form the first day of class. With online courses, students take their unsigned form to the financial aid office in building 18. There a financial aid representative will check to see if the student has attended the online class. If they have, the student will receive confirmation and can then receive financial aid.