Distance Education 2. Don't Fall for a Scam 3. The word is accreditation. Finding an accredited virtual college means your education will be accepted by employers and other institutions of higher learning.
Some online universities are scams in disguise.
And it's not like a virtual university is going to advertise on the front page of their web site that they're on probation from the Better Business Bureau, or that former students are in currently in court to get their money back. Their offices are little more than mail drops for your checks. Lots of people don't bother to check if the school is accredited, but you should if you want your credits to transfer. Accreditation is any form of independent review that establishes if the programs offered are of sound quality. E-mail our editor .