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Q Do they have a degree that will help me reach my goals? Degree programs matching your industry or post-graduation goals Q: Can I trust in the quality of the degree? Regional or programmatic accreditation Q: How do I know the professors are qualified? Faculty credentials (Master's minimally, doctoral preferred) Q: How will I pay for my degree?" Financial aid options (Federal aid, grants, loans and scholarship) Q :Will they meet my personal needs as a student? Q: Availability of resources and flexibility of options Here are a few more questions to help you better evaluate your university options: WHAT KIND OF UNIVERSITY DO I NEED? STEP THREE Once you understand your needs as a student, you can narrow down university options by considering what they offer in comparison to your needs, in order of priority. For instance, if you're a non-traditional student and an institution doesn't offer flexible class times, online learning or hybrid classes, that university may not be a good fit for you. It's important to prioritize your needs and ask yourself some important questions before you commit to any university. One of the most important questions is simply "WHAT DO I WANT TO DO WITH MY DEGREE AFTER GRADUATION?" Your list of priorities and questions may differ based on your unique needs as a student and your overall goals. It may be helpful to sit down with a pen and paper and write out what you want from your education and from your student experience all the way past graduation. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS MY NEEDS PERFECT FIT + = WHAT KIND OF UNIVERSITY DO I NEED? STEP THREE Once you understand your needs as a student, you can narrow down university options by considering what they offer in comparison to your needs, in order of priority. For instance, if you're a non-traditional student and an institution doesn't offer flexible class times, online learning or hybrid classes, that university may not be a good fit for you. It's important to prioritize your needs and ask yourself some important questions before you commit to any university. One of the most important questions is simply "WHAT DO I WANT TO DO WITH MY DEGREE AFTER GRADUATION?" Your list of priorities and questions may differ based on your unique needs as a student and your overall goals. It may be helpful to sit down with a pen and paper and write out what you want from your education and from your student experience all the way past graduation. Q Do they have a degree that will help me reach my goals? Degree programs matching your industry or post-graduation goals Q: Can I trust in the quality of the degree? Regional or programmatic accreditation Q: How do I know the professors are qualified? Faculty credentials (Master's minimally, doctoral preferred) Q: How will I pay for my degree?" Financial aid options (Federal aid, grants, loans and scholarship) Q :Will they meet my personal needs as a student? Q: Availability of resources and flexibility of options Here are a few more questions to help you better evaluate your university options: UNIVERSITY OPTIONS MY NEEDS PERFECT FIT + =