If you are pursuing your degree on a campus, contact the financial aid office for information about financial aid programs you may qualify for. Many Web sites can help you find information about financial aid. Scholarships Many companies and organizations offer scholarships for students who are returning to school. Visit your local library and look for books on scholarships, or call civic groups in your community and ask about their scholarship programs. To attract and keep the best employees, more and more companies are adding such benefits as tuition reimbursement to their compensation packages.
Most companies pay for a percentage of all educational expenses they deem appropriate.
Some companies pay for your course up front, while others reimburse you after you finish a course. If your employer is going to pay your fees, include an official authorization for billing with your enrollment form. If you are a veteran, your G.I. Bill benefits will pay for your ISP distance education courses. Generally, benefits cover the cost of tuition and are paid out in monthly installments. If you are a service member and wish to receive up-front tuition assistance, obtain an authorized tuition assistance application from your education center and submit it with your course enrollment form.