So you’ve graduated high school, now what? Traditional higher learning at a brick and mortar college or university has its limitations as far as flexibility and cost. For instance, you may not live in proximity to an institution with your desired programs. You may also not have the exorbitant savings to cover the cost of taking time from working to attend a prestigious college or university. This is exactly why more and more prospective students are opting to enroll in online courses to earn their education. Here are the main advantages of online learning: 1. Learn at a reduced cost The most obvious perk of an online education is the cost-savings. It’s little surprise that enrolling in online courses, or eating an entire program online, is considerably cheaper to learning at a traditional brick and mortar campus. While the cost of online courses vary depending on the demand and reputation of the institution, most online courses will cost about half of on campus courses cost. Also, personal expenses are less when attending an online university versus a traditional college campus considering you won’t have to pay for student housing and so forth when learning online. Like traditional education, financial Aid may also be available for online students.