It's no secret...you can do almost anything on the Internet. It has even revolutionized how many of us learn and obtain a college degree.

Being able to do your coursework and tests in the comfort of your home, and at a time convenient to YOUR schedule, is a very attractive alternative for many people.

More than 3 million students were enrolled in distance-learning programs last year.

Before putting out serious money and effort, here are three websites to check out a program's accreditation:

1. www.degree.net posts a "TOP 100" list of distance-learning institutions.
2. www.geteducated.com offers free guides of top online graduate and post-graduate programs.
3. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation has a database of accredited institutions on their website at www.hea.org.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK before committing to an online college program.

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