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Kansas State University receives this award thanks to its generous financial aid offerings and special opportunities for online students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics. 84% of full-time beginning graduate students received financial aid for the 2010-2011 school year, with 72% receiving grant or scholarship aid. Among the scholarship offerings, K-State has several scholarships designated just for distance learners.

Technology Support

This goes to Kansas State University for its comprehensive, easy-to-use, Web-based learning management system, and, when do you need some assistance, widely available IT help. Students can chat, call, or email the IT Help Desk until midnight most days of the week, or browse online tutorials and training.

Student Engagement

Kansas State University gets this award for providing many ways for students to connect. They can communicate with each other and their instructors, via email, chat, or a live virtual classroom. They can stay connected virtually on Facebook and via newsletters and the school’s University Life Café online community. They can join the school’s honor societies, which include Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society and Pinnacle Honor Society. And they can find an advocate in the Office of Student Life, which works to enhance the student experience both on and off the campus.

Disability Support

This goes to Kansas State University for its accommodations for online learners. Students can find an advocate and arrange accommodations like copies of notes, modified course materials, and extra time on tests through the school’s Disability Support Services.

Library and Research Support

At Kansas State University. students can browse a database of journals and articles, get a one-on-one consultation with a librarian for research help, and request books – all online. In fact, most of the school’s library services are available for its online learners, for which the school receives this award.

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Alumni Engagement

Kansas State University receives t his award for helping maintain students’ connection with the school long after they graduate. Through the school’s Alumni Association they can still take advantage of resources like career and library services, as well as connect with fellow alumni in their area through regional clubs.

New Online Student Orientation

Kansas State University offers several opportunities for students to become familiar with its online learning environment, for which it receives this distinction. Online resources include a tour of the online features, guides covering support, training, and community membership, animated video tutorials, Web training. and informational videos about K-State’s distance learning program.