Good Online colleges and age you can start them?

Question

I have a few questions and to anyone who answers thanks i really apreciate it cause i really need to know ....

1) Can you go to an online college with a ged?

2) What are some good online colleges that don't scam you?

3) How much does it cost?

4) At what age can you start online college? Can you start before the age of 18 as long as your still paying?

Answer 1

Yes you can go to an online college with a GED, and in fact many campus colleges will accept a GED, just don't expect to go to an Ivy League school.

Axia College of University of Phoenix is a decent one, nice online system and fairly easy to use.  Also Devry is another good one, I know both have mixed reviews but my friend graduated from Devry (he did a mix of online and campus courses) and he had a 60k job out the door.  He took Computer Engineering of some sort, I can't remember the exact title it has.

It costs a lot, and it will vary based on a lot of things.  First, if you need a new computer or laptop to run the required software.  The software itself might cost you as well, and of course the school tuition costs a good chunk.  Expect to pay more for online schooling then offline, and expect it to be around 25k-50k for an associates.

You can start at the age any other college would take you, 18.  Though you might be able to get in earlier if you have your GED, but I wouldn't suggest it as your odds of getting grants at that age or almost nil.

Final note, online college is a lot tougher then a campus one as you are forced to push yourself.  Your teachers won't care in most cases if you turn in assignments or not, and thus if you don't pay attention you'll fail out.

I am working on my Associates and using an online college, and plan to do it again for my BS.  It has been interesting, fun and at times over whelming just like any college.  Just expect to force your self to work, your assignments will have "X Day Due" date and then it's up to you to get it done.

-Saint