| Check to ensure the college is accredited by a | | | | Be on the look-out for unaccredited online |
| legitimate accrediting agency. Accreditation means | | | | distance education colleges otherwise known as |
| the college and its programs meet certain set | | | | "degree mills". There are many fake institutions |
| educational quality and standards. This also means | | | | granting "accreditation" to any organization willing |
| courses and credits acquired can be easily | | | | to pay some money for it. Before you pick your |
| transferred to another accredited institution, | | | | college, make sure you research that it is |
| whether online or brick and mortar college. You | | | | accredited by a legit body. If you are not sure |
| will stand a better chance of securing | | | | the college you wish to attend has a legitimate |
| employment or promotion at work if you have an | | | | accreditation, consult with the United States |
| accredited degree. | | | | Department of Education or CHEA to confirm. |