Virginia College - Online Degree Programs
Overview
Virginia College is a private institution was founded in 1983 and has an approximate student enrollment of 5,000. The flagship school was opened up in Roanoke, Virginia. The main campus is now located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school experienced rapid expansion and now has additional campus locations in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia. Virginia College is owned by the Education Corporation of America.
Programs
Students at Virginia College can earn a variety of online degrees that include certificates, associate degree, diplomas, bachelor degree and master degree. Fields of study include criminal justice, law/paralegal studies, cyber security, management information systems, network management, healthcare reimbursement, medical office administration, office management, human resource management, health services management, accounting and business administration. The university also has affiliate schools that offer courses in the culinary arts and golf course management.
Individuals that are interested in online degrees should be motivated, self-disciplined, and have good communication and writing skills. These types of programs allow students to complete course assignments at their own pace and to study at flexible times, 24/7. Not having a traditional classroom setting has allowed thousands of students to earn a degree online.
Accreditation
Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, which is an agency that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Due to the accredited status, the school is able to award a variety of online degrees such as an online bachelor degree and online master degree.
Mission
Virginia College focuses on providing the skills, knowledge and experience that a student needs to be successful in their field of study. The school's goal is to strengthen a student's abilities and enhance their skill set so that they can be well-prepared for the job market. This is accomplished by offering in-demand programs for jobs that are on the rise, allowing students can find placement for employment post-graduation.
Admission
The admission process can be completed online. Students are able to request information on the school's user-friendly website. Each applicant will be required to submit high school and/or college transcripts in order to enroll.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition costs include textbook fees, which makes online education costs easy to assess. Financial aid advisors are ready to help you apply for student loans, grants, scholarships, fellowship, employer tuition assistance and work-study programs. They have the experience in filling out all necessary paperwork and are familiar with the applicable deadlines. The advisors can guide you through the process so that you can obtain every possible form of financial aid available. They are also able to answer any questions you may have about college financing. This enables you to pursue the online education that you desire. Virginia College also offers a special military tuition assistance program.
