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Prospective Students

The links below will take you to useful information most frequently accessed by prospective distance education students.

• Introduction to the Indiana College Network (ICN)
  Learn about the Indiana College Network and how Indiana's colleges and universities work together to help you achieve your educational goal.

• Distance Learning Basics
  Discover the basics of distance education—delivery methods, applying for admission, registering for classes, purchasing books, and what to expect if you decide to study at a distance.
  
  
• New to College and Distance Education?
  Tips to help you prepare for college life as a distance learner.
  
  
• Information for High School Students
  Discover the variety of classes and programs available to help high-school students prepare for success in college.
  
  
• Credit for Life Experience
  Learn how colleges and universities use "prior learning assessments" to evaluate the knowledge students have gained through professional experience.
  
  
• Paying for College
  General information on planning to pay for your college education.  
  
  
• Tips for Success
  Tips to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your educational goals.  
  
  
• Preview Sample Classes
  See what it's really like to take an Internet or video class.
  
  
• Glossary of Terms
  Learn the lingo of higher edcation.
  
  
• Checklist for Distance Students
  This checklist walks new students through the ICN Interinstitutional Registration process.