We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto. Online courses are quite different from on-campus courses and they can be a radical (even jarring) departure for students who've spent most of their lives in a traditional school setting. We'll give you a quick overview of how many online courses are structured so you have an idea of what to expect before starting your first online class.

Take a look at the links we've compiled here for more information on earning your online masters or MBA degree.

There's no doubt about it -- earning your graduate degree is an expensive proposition. And while it's certainly worth it, finding a way to pay for it can be incredibly difficult. For those students who aren't independently wealthy (probably 99.9999%), you'll need to rely on some form of financial aid -- either fellowships, scholarships, assistantships, or employment -- to manage the ever-rising costs of your degree program.