Getting an Associate Degree Online Ⅰ. General information A. Duration: (1) (1)______ B. Field: most area of study C. Time: before a bachelor’s or master’s degree Ⅱ. Benefits of online an associate’s degree A. Open doors for better jobs B. Promise (2) (2)______ C. Can get at home. Ⅲ. A few things you’ll need to do A. Decide where to study: The Place to find a database for information: U.S. News and (3) (3)______ B. Do some research 1. (4) (4)______ 2. Verify the school’s reputation: look at feedback of (5) (5)______ 3. Verify the school’s (6) (6)______ Authorities: —The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education —The Council for Higher Education Accreditation C. Look at the details of the program 1. Frequency of classes 2. (7) (7)______ 3. Career prospect Ⅳ. Financial aid A. Check with your online institution to see if there are (8) (8)______ B. Check with your (9) to see if there is a tuition reimbursement program. (9)______ C. Apply: 1. Fill out the FAFSA form 2. Note (10) of federal and state submissions: earlier than anticipated (10)______ 3. Check with your school’s financial advisors about any non-federal grants available.