Released on = January 31, 2007, 7:55 pm

Press Release Author = Don Keith

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = Thanks to the availability of financial aid, online education has become an option for many who would otherwise not be able to afford to go to school.

Press Release Body = January 29, 2007 -- Phoenix, AZ. Contrary to popular belief,
education is not a luxury enjoyed only by the wealthy. Thanks to the availability
of financial aid, a degree has become an option for many students who would
otherwise not have been able to afford to go school. At the same time, online educational programs enable students to earn their degree while maintaining their
other obligations, such as work and caring for their children.

Despite the availability of financial aid, many scholarships go unclaimed. There
are two reasons why this free money never gets used. On one hand, many people don't
even know the scholarships and financial aid programs exist, and without a strong
financial department to tell them about it they never will. On the other hand, even
when students know about financial aid programs, the complicated process can
intimidate and overwhelm them. Without the help of someone who knows and
understands the process many students never even try.

Darrel Hanbury, Director of Admissions at Virginia College Online, says it is the
school's job to inform students and help them get financial aid. "Those interested
in furthering their education should check with the schools in which they are
interested," said Hanbury. "If the school is not obviously interested in assisting
the student with locating and applying for financial aid, then move on to one that
is. It can be a complicated process, but schools such as ours are happy to assist
students in working their way through it."

For those who know about financial aid, an education, and a better life, are only a
few forms away. Financial aid makes getting a degree a reality for many students
who wouldn't normally be able to afford an education. And because of the lack of
competition for many scholarships, help is often easier to get than you might think.

For more information about how to request financial aid and get your degree online,
please visit http://www.vconline.edu .

Web Site = http://www.vconline.edu

Contact Details = Virginia College Online
http://www.vconline.edu
300 River Hills Business Park
Birmingham, AL 35242
1-205-329-7911