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How Do I Get Started? What is distance education? What is the difference between distance education, online learning, and e-learning? Is distance learning for me? What common academic terms do I need to know? Who can help me decide if distance learning is for me? Required Hardware & Software Checklist In general what type of computer equipment do I need? Catalog Information How can Ohio Learns! help me? How are degrees offered? How are courses delivered by Ohio's colleges and universities? When do courses start? How do I enroll? Do I have to go to campus? How much do courses cost? What are some common academic terms I will need to know to use the catalog effectively? What is the difference between a semester and a quarter? What are prerequisites? What is a credit hour? What is a home institution? What questions should I ask of my home institution? What is a transition page? What types of courses exist in the OhioLearns! catalog? Are the courses, degrees, and certificates in your catalog accredited? Do I need any kind of testing before I enroll in distance learning courses? How many distance-learning courses can I take at once? Do the distance learning courses transfer to other colleges and universities? What if I cannot find the courses, degrees or certificates at a distance I need in OhioLearns! If two accredited schools offer the same program or course, how do I choose? Financial Aid What is financial aid? What is an FAF or FAFSA? What is the difference between a scholarship, grant and loan? What is the basis by which financial aid is determined? How can I determine if I meet the application criteria for financial assistance? Can I still receive financial aid if I am taking courses at a distance? Is it possible to pursue courses at two or more institutions using financial aid? How do I maintain good status regarding financial aid? Are there on-line financial aid resources? What can I do if I owe money on a previous loan? Transfer Questions Why doesn't one institution automatically accept credit from another institution? What terms are used to describe different types of transfer credit? What is a transfer credit evaluator? How can I find out if my past coursework will transfer to a new institution? Can I receive college credit for my previous work experience or knowledge? What if I select a college or university outside the U.S? Career Related Questions What is the relationship between careers and offerings in OhioLearns!? What are some effective ways to find out more information about career possibilities? How will my employer view an online degree? Is there anyone I can talk with to help me with career-related issues and distance learning?

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Ohio Learning Network is a consortium of Ohio's colleges and universities and is not a degree-granting, virtual university