Most of the NUDC Universities offer financial aid if you are enrolled in a degree program. Contact the University offering the degree program that interests you. Financial aid recipients need to be aware of the credit requirements regarding the number of credits in which they must enroll to receive financial aid. Financial aid disbursements are made at the beginning of the semester, and all paperwork must be completed before aid is disbursed. It takes an average of four to six months to complete an Independent Learning course.
Most institutions do have time requirements.
Consult the appropriate university for specifics. Most Graduate level and many undergrad level courses offered by NUDC Universities and all courses offered by the University of Maryland University College are semester based. Interaction with instructors is an important element in the learning process for students at a distance. Interaction methods may vary between universities and program formats. Communication may occur through email, chat rooms, threaded discussions, telephone, fax, or mail.