Studying online can be a great way to make getting a degree more affordable.
Especially because when it comes to on-campus degrees, the cost is rising. Fees in Canada have increased by 40% over the last decade and unfortunately for students, that’s a trend which looks set to continue.
Whether you’re looking for an undergraduate degree or a master’s degree, there are four main reasons why studying at NAU Canada Online is a much more cost-effective way to get a high quality education than studying on-campus…
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1) On-campus degrees come with added expenses
If you’re studying on-campus, you’ll end up paying for more than just tuition costs.
There’s the price of commuting to campus every time you have a lecture – the cost of gas or public transport tends to add up.
You also have to factor in the cost of rent (whether that’s private accommodation or university accommodation), if you’re moving out of your family home. Plus, there’s the price of meal plans and buying lunch on campus.
These are all costs you just don’t have to worry about when you’re studying online!
2) You can still get financial aid for an online degree
You’re still eligible for financial aid as a student at NAU Canada Online.
Canada Student Loans are offered to students at a designated college, university, or other post-secondary institution – and that includes NAU Canada Online! You can find more details about loan amounts, grants and eligibility here.
There also options like scholarships, bursaries and private loans if you need more financial assistance.
3) You can have a job while you take an online degree
One of the biggest perks of studying online is you can work at the same time!
Studying online is flexible – you can choose when you study and you don’t have to commute to a physical campus. At NAU Canada Online you can study at your own pace, meaning you can take as many our few modules per year as your schedule allows.
The result? Fitting your studies around a full-time or part-time job is very doable – and having the extra income which a job provides can go a long way towards making a degree affordable.
4) You can choose how many/few courses you take to match your budget
At NAU Canada Online, you can choose how many credits you take each year.
When you’re studying a degree on-campus, you usually have a minimum number of credits you have to take each year, plus a deadline to graduate by. This locks you into paying a certain amount of tuition every year.
That’s not the case at NAU Canada Online – there’s no deadline for graduation, and no minimum number of credits. So if you’re on a tighter budget, you can simply take fewer credits per year!
Ready to start studying online?
You can apply for your undergraduate degree here. And you can start the application process for master’s degree here.
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 855.210.5641 or schedule a consultation. We’ll be happy to help!
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