The Online Learner
Five Ways to Pay for Your Online Degree
A college degree is considered by most to be a worthwhile investment in yourself. But, what if you need help getting the funds to make that investment?
Online Degree Programs
From the University of Arkansas
Flexible
University of Arkansas Online programs give you the flexibility to balance family, work and school responsibilities. You do not have to put your life on hold while working toward a better one. Online programs are designed by academic departments on the Fayetteville campus to offer you another path to earning a degree from a top-tier public research university.
Affordable
Affordable
Students in an approved online degree program pay in-state tuition, have access to the U of A's support network, and become part of a long-standing community of passionate learners.
Support
Support
We’ll Help You Get and Stay on Course
The Online Student Liaison Office is here to help you get enrolled, stay on track, and navigate life as an online student. There is no shame in asking for directions on your road from application to graduation. So, ask away! We are always here to help point you in the right direction.
Student Stories
From Our Online Students and Graduates
Life is not always easy, but the journey is worth the wait. Never allow someone to tell you that you are not worth it or will never amount to anything. Prove them wrong by keeping your head held high and never giving up. It’s your life and you can...
I was a first-generation student. I had already accomplished so much by earning an associate's degree in business, but I wanted to further my education in accounting because this is where I can help others most. I like numbers and the order of accounting, and I want to use my...
It was always my plan, of course, to go to college, even back in Brazil. When I had the opportunity to come to United States to pursue the sport, I couldn't let that pass by. I'm a fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and I'm a program director. I became interested...
I am actually doing five of the online programs. I am projected to graduate in May of 2027. ... My advice is to have really good time management skills and to have good self-motivation. Stay focused and always try and work ahead and, you know, don't miss any due dates. I would...
The Online Learner
What does it take to be a successful online student at the U of A? What jobs can you pursue with an online degree? What’s special about U of A educators? The Online Learner blog describes the U of A learner experience and introduces the innovative people who shape those experiences.
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Graduate on Path to Becoming Teacher with Online Spanish Degree
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A Sign of the Times: Food Law and Policy
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Voice of Reassurance Offered in Admissions Process
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