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Online University Highlight of the Week

Mountain State University provides its students with an engaging classroom environment delivered via the Internet, giving you access to excellence in education without inconvenience. In its online classes, MSU uses Web Course Tools, standard textbooks, and CD or DVD multimedia presentations.

Founded in 1865, MSU is a an independent, not-for-profit university whose main campus is located in Beckley, West Virginia. Mountain State University is a member of the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) consortium of schools and is regionally accredited by the North Central Association. Below is a partial list of programs offered through MSU:

• A.S. in Accounting
• A.S. in Business Administration - HR Management
• A.S. in Business Administration - Management
• A.S. in Business Administration - Marketing
• A.S. in Medical Assisting
• B.S. in Accounting
• B.S. in Business Administration - Finance
• B.S. in Business Administration - Hospitality
• B.S. in Business Administration - Management
• B.S. in Business Administration - Marketing
• B.S. in Org. Leadership - Criminal Justice Administration
• M.S. in Strategic Leadership

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Do I need to complete a FAFSA?

FAFSA is an acronym that stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid." The FAFSA is your first step in determining how much financial aid you can receive from the U.S. government. Your college or university may use this document to figure out how much you will be able to spend on your tuition.

When talking to your Enrollment Counselor, ask him/her if the school participates in Federal Student Aid programs. The FAFSA form requires a lot of personal financial information, so have your tax forms ready when filling it out. The submission deadline is June 30th, 2008 at midnight (Central Daylight time).

You will be able to apply for Federal Student Aid so long as you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or eligible noncitizen. You can learn more about financial aid in our Guide to Online Education. Learn more

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Online Student Interview: Owen

"I was young. I wasn't focused on going back to school. I had a decent job for the time."

Though his mother always encouraged him to attend graduate school, Owen didn't consider the prospect until he began to outgrow his job position. With a wife and family, he didn't want to spend too much time away from them, but needed to grow professionally.

"With my business travel schedule, there was no way I would have been able to attend class even once a week."

Read about the experience of this 38 year-old husband and father who earned his MBA online.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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