Fully online college is for working adults only, right? New high school grads are supposed to go to college on campus, spend a ton of money on room and board, have the “college experience” and room with strangers in a cramped dorm… right?
Well, not so fast. Choosing how and where you go to college all depends on your life circumstances and what it is you want out of your education.
You see, it all comes down to you.
Now, if you’ve just graduated high school, congratulations! You’re ready for to take the next step in your life; and if that includes a higher education, School Match Pro is here to help you not only find a school or program that matches your needs, but to answer a very important question about your future…
“Am I too young for online college?”
The simple answer to that is no. If you’re eligible for college, you’re not too young.
But the real question should be, why choose online college over traditional, in-person college?
Before we answer this, it’s important to know that more high schoolers are choosing to attend fully online college today, even well after the pandemic.
Get this, Inside Higher Ed says, “a national survey conducted in 2022 suggests that the number of high school juniors and seniors planning to attend fully online college has more than doubled since BEFORE the pandemic.”
Meaning you’re not too young to go to online college and you won’t be alone when you do.
And now to the real question: why are more high schoolers choosing to attend fully online college today?
Well, Inside Higher Ed gives us a clear answer. It says, “Not only is online college typically priced lower than in-person college, but some programs are competency based, which can accelerate progress to the degree. Further, online students often have more flexibility to work while attending college, which can reduce opportunity costs.”[1]
So, there you have it.
If you’re looking for a college education that is typically lower in cost, and could still offer you the ability to work while learning, then online college could be for you…
No matter if you’re 18, 19, 22, 30, 45 or older.
See, choosing how to go to college all comes down to your desires and your life circumstances. And those life circumstances may include your need to live at home while working your way through school, and possibly taking classes on your own schedule and your own pace.
If this sounds like you, then earning your degree fully online from an accredited college or university may be a great option.
And yes, online college offers you the same degree, with the same quality education you’d get in-person.
Same degree, lower cost!
So now that you know that you’re not too young for online college, it’s time to find a school that best matches what you’re looking for.
Here’s how:
Just go to our homepage and click on “Begin Your Search Now.”
Once you do, you’ll see exactly what kind of online college opportunities await you.
Here’s to you and your future!
[1] More traditional-age students enroll at fully online universities (insidehighered.com)
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