Accounting degrees (especially online) are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. Employment for accountants and auditors is projected to grow by up to 22 percent by 2018, that’s an increase of about 279,400 jobs!

If you are thinking about applying to an online university, there are some things you should know about the application process. Depending on the school, the process for applying can be a little different.

Online education degrees are becoming widely available in almost every subject and degree level. Online engineering degrees in particular are becoming very attractive to those looking to earn more. Engineering majors on average get the highest paying jobs after graduation. The average starting salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $58,648 and for a Chemical Engineering is $65,466, making Engineering one of the highest paying degrees in the US.

Many are touting that there is a shortage in financial aid ahead, and predicting that there will be few ‘free money’ options for many students through 2012. This article offers best strategies to obtaining money for college and explores options to cut expenses.

The featured school for the month of January is Florida Tech University Online. Florida Tech University online offers online associate’s degrees, online bachelor’s degrees and online master’s dregrees. Florida Tech is a pioneer in the fields of space and technology, and is ranked a Tier 1 Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. Florida Tech is committed to student excellence and innovation the fields of business, engineering, the sciences, aviation and psychology. The faculty is internationally recognized and 50,000 alumni now carry the Florida Tech tradition of remarkable accomplishments. Alumni include NASA scientists, astronauts and distinguished members of the U.S. military.

As a service of Edvisors, the Financial Aid News publishing team wishes all a Happy New Year in their January edition of the Financial Aid Newsletter by reviewing accomplishments in 2010 and giving tips to get ahead in 2011.

This month the FAN (Financial Aid Newletter) from FinancialAidNews.com shares some really valuable tips for getting all the financial aid you are eligible to receive for the upcoming academic year. Holiday break is a perfect time to prepare your FAFSA, write scholarship essays, and apply for additional financial aid.

In today’s world you cannot afford to settle on education and cannot fathom how to afford an education. Online degree programs have opened the gate for those looking for an affordable opportunity to advance. The only problem I see is that too many are hesitant to believe in the value of an online degree.

Universities around the world are looking for ways to give their students a more international outlook to prepare them for a future that will increasingly involve global problems and partnerships. But exchange programs are expensive and time-consuming to manage; fewer than 2 percent of Americans and Europeans enrolled in higher education participate in one.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save money when paying for an online school through the assistance of federal financial aid, scholarships and grants. Can you pay for online education with financial aid and scholarships like a traditional schools? Yes, online programs at title IV schools are qualified to accept financial aid, and there are scholarships and grants available for online students.