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Wednesday Career Cafe

WGU on May 18, 2010

WGU Career Services presents Wednesday Career Cafe Workshops. These thirty-minute webinars are designed to help you succeed in your job search. Whether you are a new student at WGU or approaching graduation, plan to attend these informative workshops to help you develop the skills you need to get ahead.

May 19: Opportunities in Federal Service- Part 2: Mastering the Federal Application Process

May 26: Strategic Interviewing

All workshops have a morning and evening session and are held online. For more session times and more information please visit the WGU Alumni Site.

Tags: Career Workshop, online degree, Western Governors University, WGU
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WGU and Student Loan Reform

WGU on April 2, 2010

On March 30, President Obama signed legislation that includes some significant changes to the way student loans will be managed. So what does all of this mean for college students everywhere? And more importantly, what does this mean for WGU students?

Here are some quick facts about the new legislation:

Beginning July 1, 2010 all federal student loans will be issued directly through the government. This will eliminate the fees that the government pays to private lenders (like Sallie Mae and the Student Loan Corporation) that provide federally insured student loans to college students. To prepare for the pending legislation, WGU started awarding Direct Loans to all students with loans on March 1, 2010.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the direct lending from the government to the student will save nearly $68 billion over the next 11 years.
The savings from bank fees will be used to increase Pell Grant awards, raising the maximum grant from $5,550 to almost $6,000 by 2017.
Monthly loan repayments for students who take out loans after July 1, 2014 will be no more than 10 percent of a graduate’s income (after adjustments for basic living costs), instead of the current 15 percent.
For those who have been faithful to their repayment plan for 20 years, any remaining loan balance will be forgiven. For public service professionals, like teachers and nurses, these balances will be forgiven after 10 years.

If you are a current WGU student with a student loan or if you have taken out a loan for school after March 1, 2010, these new regulations will only change the way your loan is administered and serviced. In fact, there’s a good chance you won’t notice that anything has changed! If you have any questions regarding financial aid or your loan, please visit the WGU Financial Aid Web Page or call 1-866-225-5948.

Tags: Federal Aid, financial aid, Loan Reform, online degree, student loans, Western Governors University, WGU
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WGU Student Population Map

WGU on January 25, 2010

WGU student population as of December 31, 2009.

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Tags: Accredited, accredited online university, online degree, Student population, Students by state, Western Governors University, WGU
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Online University Learning Myths

WGU on October 7, 2009

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During the 2006-2007 school year, there were approximately 11,200 college-level programs that were designed to be completed totally through distance education. One of the reasons why many students turned to these online education programs was because they met their demands for flexible schedules*.

Would you like to earn a college degree but are afraid to do so online? Have you heard so many things about an online degree program that you’re not quite sure what to believe? Don’t let other people’s negativity stop you from reaching your educational goals. Do some research of your own and then make your decision.

Here are common myths about online education that you’ve probably heard before:

Online degree programs are of low quality-Shopping for an online degree program is like shopping for a car or any big ticket item. You’ll find that the quality and selection of program offerings can vary from school to school. Don’t let the school’s name alone influence your decision. Make sure that you try to find an online university that meets your needs.

You won’t have anyone to help you-Today’s virtual campuses offer a great deal of academic and technical support. Many degree programs offer learning resources like mentoring or web-based tutorials. You will also have the opportunity to interact with other students. If you experience any difficulty accessing your course materials, many online schools offer 24/7 technical support.

Learning online will be a breeze-True, you don’t have to attend classes on campus but that doesn’t mean that your online degree program will be a breeze. Online degree programs can be just as intense as the ones offered at a traditional college. In order to successfully complete your online degree program, you’ll need to stay focused and committed.

At reputable online universities such as Western Governors University, you’ll get the support that you need every step of the way. WGU’s online degree programs are ideal for strong independent learners. Request more information about Western Governors University today!

http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009044.pdf

Tags: degree programs, online degree, online education, Western Governors University, WGU
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Online Education Better Than In The Classroom? YES!

WGU on August 20, 2009

The New York Times released a study conducted by SRI International for the Department of Education that says, “On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.”

“Over the 12-year span, the report found 99 studies in which there were quantitative comparisons of online and classroom performance for the same courses. The analysis for the Department of Education found that,on average, students doing some or all of the course online would rank in the 59th percentile in tested performance, compared with the average classroom student scoring in the 50th percentile. That is a modest but statistically meaningful difference.”

To read the full article click here.

Tags: differences in online education, online degree, online education, SRI International of the Department of Education, The New York Times
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