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School Type: Public

Concentrations Available: Accounting, Building Construction Management, Business Administration, Business Operations, Applications & Technology, Cloud Technologies,

Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Data Analytics, Early Childhood Education, General Studies / Transfer, Health Information Technology, Homeland Security / Public Safety, Human Services, Informatics, Information Technology Support, Legal Studies, Manufacturing Production & Operations, Paralegal Studies, Software Development, Supply Chain Management,

Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College (ITCC) maintains educational centers all across the state and online. The school offers more than 70 academic and career-focused programs in areas such as nursing, cloud technologies, and smart manufacturing and digital integration.

Students can earn a two-year associate degree online at ITCC and then transfer into a bachelor's program at a four-year college or university. Online students enjoy an affordable tuition rate, one-on-one instructional support, tutoring, and career development.

Applicants do not have to submit a fee or complete their application by a certain date. 

Available Scholarships: Ivy Tech Foundation Scholarship

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School Type: Public

Concentrations Available: Health, Public Service, Public Safety, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Machining, Education, Transfer

Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

Situated in Steubenville, Ohio, Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) offers courses, certificates, programs, and degrees on site and online. The school was founded in 1968 and has served more than 59,000 students since its founding. 

EGCC offers many programs fully online. Students can earn degrees in other majors through a mix of online and in-person coursework. Areas of study include healthcare administration, criminal justice, information technology, and teacher education. 

First-year applicants should submit their high school transcripts or GED scores. EGCC accepts SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer admission tests. The school also maintains a dual enrollment program for qualifying high school students.

Available Scholarships: Senator Lou Gentile Energy Scholarship

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School Type: Public

Concentrations Available: Accounting, Business Management, Business Healthcare Technology, Business Technology, Computer Support Specialist, Criminal Justice Technology, Cybersecurity, Drafting Technology, Early Childhood Care and Education, Health Care Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Networking Specialist, Social Work Assistant, Web Site Design/Development

Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

A member of the Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is located in Rome, Georgia. 

The school began in 2009 as a merger between Coosa Valley Technical College and Northwestern Technical College. Today, GNTC offers certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees through both online and traditional methods.

Online associate degree options include accounting, business, cybersecurity, drafting, and logistics and supply chain technology. 

The school accepts all applicants unless their application is missing two or more documents or they do not meet the minimum standards on the placement test. Prospective students can submit ACT, SAT, Compass, Asset, or ACCUPLACER scores.

Available Scholarships: Zell Miller Scholarship

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School Type: Public

Concentrations Available: Business, Criminal Justice, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Speech Communication, Mexican American Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering 

Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

Situated in The Woodlands, Texas, Lone Star College System (LSC) serves 85,243 at seven colleges, two university centers, 10 additional centers, and 11 partner school districts. 

The school offers many online associate programs in fields such as biomedical engineering, computer science, business, history, and Mexican American studies. Students may also take a single online course to complement coursework in an on-campus program.

Once students earn an online associate degree at LSC, they may pursue a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree at LSC's university center.

For admission, applicants should submit their transcripts, vaccination records, and placement tests.

Available Scholarships: Honors College Chancellor's Fellows

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School Type: Public

Concentrations Available: International Business, Purchasing and Supply Management, Captioning and Court Reporting, Steno Machine Writing, Voice Writing, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Public Safety

Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission

Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

Ohio's first and largest community college, Cuyahoga Community College District (Tri-C) offers more than 1,000 classes and 200-plus degree programs. About 85% of Tri-C's students are earning an associate degree, many of them online. 

Distance-education learners can pursue an online associate degree in business management, creative arts, information technology, public safety,or captioning and court reporting. Some students may need or want to take on-campus courses to supplement their online experience.

First-year applicants should submit their online application along with their transcripts and test scores. Once accepted, new enrollees need to take a readiness assessment before beginning their first course. 

Available Scholarships: Amsdell Group of Companies Endowed Scholarship