1. Regionally accredited – the highest and most useful.

2. Nationally accredited – real, but not as recognized or useful. Yes it is less than regional accreditation, which isn’t intuitive.

3. Unaccredited

Be sure to check here before you enroll: http://www.chea.org/search/

A school that is properly accredited is also eligible for Title IV (Federal Student Aid).

as for financial aid , get 2 more jobs till school , pay cash and not be a slave to credit.

as for online – check with ur State board of education , the online school may not even be worth the paper and the credits may not be transferable to a 4 yr school.

if the online is for a specific field check the state or national association of that field. the school may not meet national state ‘field’ quailifactions.

You will get a more thorough, reliable, and affordable education.