Beware of Online Class Fees

Posted by in Uncategorized Nov 25th, 2008

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Watch out for special online class fees – some colleges are beginning to charge more for the convenience of learning online. The University of Central Florida, for example, recently began charging an extra $18 per credit hour for distance learners.

Central Florida Future reports:

"Although $18 might not seem like much, but for each three-credit-hour class, UCF students will have to pay an extra $54 on top of regular tuition.

The distance-learning fee, also known as Florida House Bill 7105, allows colleges and universities statewide to charge a fee to cover extraordinary costs for making certain programs online. The distance-learning fee is not a uniform amount; each institution is responsible for its own courses and the amount of the fee."

Although it does cost money for colleges to create online classes, extra fees should not become commonplace. In the long run, online learning should save traditional colleges money by reducing the need for facilities maintenance.

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