Distance Education Demonstration Program (DEDP)

There are currently 24 program participants - over 100 institutions from 20 states and the District of Columbia.

American InterContinental University

Brevard Community College

Capella University

College of Court Reporting, Inc.

Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium

Eastern Oregon University

Florida State University

Franklin University

Graceland University

JesuitNET Consortium

Jones International University, Ltd.

LDS Church Education System

Marlboro College

National Technological University

Northcentral University

North Dakota University System

Kaplan College

Regis University

Southern Christian University

Texas Tech University

United States Sports Academy

University of Maryland University College

University of Phoenix

Walden University

Washington State University

Washington Community and Technical College System Online Consortium

Western Governors University

Distance Education Demonstration Program
The official website of the Distance Education Demonstration Program with related laws and regulations, and information about awards, performance, eligibility, applicant information, and contact info.

Distance Education: Improved Data on Program Costs and Guidelines on Quality Assessments - Government Accounting Office (PDF)
Distance education--that is, offering courses by Internet, video, or other forms outside the classroom--has changed considerably in recent years and is a growing force in postsecondary education. More than a decade ago, concerns about fraud and abuse by some correspondence schools led to federal restrictions on, among other things, the percentage of courses a school could provide by distance education and still qualify for federal student aid. Given the recent changes in distance education, GAO was asked to review the extent to which the restrictions affect schools' ability to offer federal student aid and the Department of Education's assessment of the continued appropriateness of the restrictions. Additionally, GAO was asked to look at the extent to which accrediting agencies evaluate distance education programs, including their approach for assessing student outcomes.

Student Loans
Your starting point for information about student loans.

Financial Aid for Distance Learners
Going to school costs a lot of money. How are you going to pay for your education and also support yourself and your family at the same time? There are many financial assistance programs out there to help you pay for school.

Nine Reasons Why Your Boss Should Pay For Your Online Degree
So, you tell your boss that 15 percent of all higher education students are distance learners. You tell him that eighty-four percent of four-year colleges will be offering distance learning courses in 2002. And still, he's not at all impressed with you getting an online degree? Here are nine compelling reasons why your employer should be impressed and should help pay for your online degree.