This week I put together an About.com article explaining the basics of online school accreditation. If you're trying to choose an online school, you won't want to miss this essential information. Here's a blurb:

"Not all accreditation is equal. Accreditation from the wrong source (such as an accreditation mill) can be worse than no accreditation at all.

Make sure that your online school is accredited by an agency recognized by either the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). These organizations maintain lists of legitimate accreditors.

If you want your online degree to be widely accepted, select a school that is accredited by one of the six regional accreditation agencies recognized by both the USDE and CHEA. These are the same agencies that accredit reputable brick-and-mortar schools."

To learn more about online school accreditation, regional accreditors, DETC accreditation, and diploma mills check out: Online School Accreditation Basics.