Online degree programs are becoming increasing popular, as they allow you to work at your own pace, study a variety of subjects, meet people from around the world, and save money. However, even though online undergraduate degree programs can be less expensive than going to a brick-and-mortar school, these colleges can still come attached with a hefty price tag. Financial aid is available for most students pursuing degrees, even if you choose to work in an online environment.

Grants are one of the best sources for money when you’re attending college. Like scholarships, grants are available, essentially, for free, meaning that you don’t have to repay this money when you’re done with school, like you do with student loans. Grants are given based on need, rather than merit, so you qualify even if you didn’t have perfect grades in high school or have special sports or musical talents.

One of the most popular grants is the Pell Grant, which is given out by the United States government. Yes, you qualify, even if you choose to go to college online, as long as your degree program is accredited (many are). The only major qualifications to receive this money are that you’re not incarcerated and that you’re working on your first undergraduate degree. Beyond that, financial need is the only way the Pell Grant department will determine the amount of money you receive. Unfortunately, funding for the Pell Grant program has been cut in recent years, even though student enrollment is higher than ever, so you may want to also explore other grant opportunities to help pay for your education.

Before 2006, students were required to receive at least half of their education on a campus, rather than online, to be eligible for grants or other kinds of financial aid. In February of that year, this law was repealed, and online students are now eligible for all federal funds, providing that their program is accredited. Programs online can be accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) or any one of the six regional accreditation boards in the United States. Beyond the Pell Grant, the government offers a number of undergraduate educational grants, as well as scholarships, which you can find online at Students.gov.

Grants are also available from outside sources, such as organizations, clubs, businesses, foundations, churches, and other groups. Your high school may offer grants, and most colleges, even those online, have a financial aid department that helps you learn what grant programs are available directly from your college and your department. Grant applications typically require more time than scholarship applications, and you may need to know exactly what you intend to do with your education. Be prepared to give tons of details, as well as financial information that proves you need the money. Although time consuming in many cases, apply to as many grants as possible. With any luck, you could get your online undergraduate education without spending a dime of your own money.

Obtaining an undergraduate degree, either an associate's or a bachelor's, from an accredited college or university will open many doors to new and lucrative careers. The following schools offer undegrad degree programs across a wide array of subjects, including business, education, healthcare, art, and more.

Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees	Kaplan University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Kaplan University enjoys a good repuation as one of the largest accredited online undergraduate universities in the country. Degrees from Kaplan are available in a wide variety of fields, ranging from nursing to business to technology, and more.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees	Ashford University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Ashford's low cost coupled with their reputation for easy credit transfer makes them one of the top online undergraduate colleges available to students in the United States. Their online classes are available 24 hours a day and allow students to work at their own pace, ideal for busy professionals looking to earn a degree.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	University of Phoenix — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate Degrees. The University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the United States, with almost 200 campus-based locations in addition to an enormous online presence. Simply put, Phoenix has become synonymous with top quality online undergraduate degrees.
Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	Walden University — Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD Degrees. Offering accredited online degree programs in criminal justice, science, business, health, nursing, and more, Walden University is an ideal candidate for any working professional looking to advance his/her career to the next level.
Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	Boston University — Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Degrees. Boston University was founded in 1839, making it one of the oldest colleges that offers degree programs online. Its total enrollment of over 31,000 students makes it one of the largest private universities in the United States.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees	DeVry University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. With nearly 100 campuses worldwide, DeVry University is well known as a leader in the online education industry, offering courses of study in numerous programs, including business, science, and the liberal arts.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees	Post University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. With more than a century of educational know-how at its fingertips, Post University's online degree programs utilize more than 90 undergraduate and graduate faculty members. Faculty is trained both in academia and real-world, practical setting, and is made up off "committed teachers, experienced practitioners, and distinguished scholars."
Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	University of Liverpool — Master's and Doctorate Degrees. The University of Liverpool was founded in 1881 as University College Liverpool. On the cutting edge from the beginning, in 1894 professor Oliver Lodge made the world's first public radio transmission and two years later took the first surgical X-ray in the United Kingdom.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	University of Massachusetts — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD Degrees. Founded in 1863, this public university with a total five-campus and online enrollment of more than 63,000 students annually, the University of Massachusetts has been able to expand the disciplines its best-known for (liberal arts, education, business, nursing, public health and information technology) through its online program.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	Liberty University — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD Degrees. Established by the late Reverend Jerry Falwel in 1971 as Lynchburg Christian Academy, Liberty University is the largest undergraduate evangelical Christian university in the United States. It's motto: "Training Champions for Christ."
Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	Grand Canyon University — Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate Degrees. Grand Canyon University is a small, nondenominational Christian university located in Phoenix. GCU offers both online- and campus-based undergraduate degree programs in business, education, nursing, entrepreneurships, and liberal arts. GCU also boasts an NCAA Division II athletic programs.
Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	Capella University — Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate Degrees. Capella University boasts an online study enrollment of over 25,000 professional adults. At Capella, you can pursue a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees	American InterContinental University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. American InterContinental University has campus presences in California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and abroad. AIU Online is an extension of the university's campus-based undegraduate degree programs, brought to the student through the convenience of self-paced learning via the Internet.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees	Strayer University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Strayer University Online offers a low-cost online learning education from an accredited undergraduate university. The faculty and staff at Strayer bring life to the online curricula, enriching students with exceptional education at unparalleled value.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctoral Degrees	Colorado Technical University — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD Degrees. At Colorado Technical University, students receive a personal commitment to learn advanced topics in technology and engineering during their focused undergraduate and advanced degree programs. Graduates are able to achieve success in a variety of technology industries.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees	Rasmussen College — Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees. When developing its online model, Rasmussen College took the idea of small in-person class sizes online. Online program courses range between 15 and 30 students each, with students receiving direct personal attention from instructors and advisors, as well as closer interaction with fellow students.
Associate's Degrees Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctorate's Degrees	DeVry University — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate's Degrees. South University is one of the nation's leading providers of online college education with several programs in its course catalog. These degrees are powered by career-oriented curriculum and hands-on assignments. SU is committed to helping students succeed in lucrative fields and apply their education to doing what they are passionate about.
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