Distance Programs

College Connection.
Find regionally accredited degree programs that offer American Council on Education credit for life experience (prior learning or portfolio assessment), business and military credit, and other accelerated options. Profiles the top distance degree programs in a wide range of disciplines offered through the Internet, correspondence, multimedia, or broadcast/video.

State Virtual Universities & Online Consortiums.
Distance education opportunities available by state and organizing body.

College Correspondence Courses.
Earn college credit through correspondence and/or independent study.

On-Campus Programs

IPEDS Cool (College Opportunities Online).
Database compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education. Search by location, program, or degree level. Find out if the school you are interested in qualifies for Federal financial aid. Profiles nearly 7,000 colleges and universities (including community colleges, career and technical schools) in the United States.

American Association of Community Colleges.
Locate a community college near you.

International Studies

Study Abroad and Save.
Increasing numbers of students are looking beyond the traditional destinations of Britain, France and Spain, venturing to low-cost countries in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Far East.

Elderhostel.
Provides quality, affordable educational adventures for adults 55 or over.

The International Education Site.
Advice on studying abroad, choosing a college or university, and undergraduate and postgraduate courses worldwide.

Travelearn.
International learning vacations for adults ages 30 - 80 through more than 300 universities and colleges.

International Study Programs.
From the Council on International Educational. Offers study abroad opportunities for U.S. students in 29 countries.

Editor's Picks: Bestselling Books and Guides

The Adult Student's Guide, 2nd Edition by Leigh Grossman (Compiler), Lesley McBain (Compiler).
The only comprehensive guide for the nontraditional student-with listings for more than 600 traditional adult bachelor's degree programs. Includes information on costs, admission requirements, application procedures, financial aid, life-experience credits, and much more. Also included are tips for balancing studies with other obligations, and making your college experience as successful as it can be.

Traditional Degrees for Nontraditional Students: How to Earn a Top Diploma from America's Great Colleges at Any Age by Carole S. Fungaroli.
In this essential guide, Carole S. Fungaroli challenges the conventional wisdom that advocates distance learning for adult students. She argues that adults are best suited to a traditional college experience, and she insists that even those with children, jobs, and mortgages can earn a standard, four-year degree on a great college campus.

Bear's Guide To College Degrees By Mail & Internet by John and Mariah Bear.
Far and away the most successful book of its kind, this guide remains
unparalleled in its useful tips, friendly tone, and up-to-the-minute information
on getting a degree on the Internet or through correspondence. The book lists the top 100 accredited programs available, including full contact information and a detailed personal evaluation of the school and its programs.

More Bestselling Guides for Adults Returning to College.