Answers to Frequently Asked
Questions
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What is Distance
Learning?
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Do I have to
attend campus classes?
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What are the
courses like?
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Should I purchase textbooks
and other learning materials from the FTU
bookstore?
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How can I contact
my faculty members?
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Do I need to
complete the courses based on a pre-scheduled
timetable?
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Is FTU an approved
University?
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Are FTU students
qualified for tuition reimbursement assistance by
their employers?
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Does FTU offer
financial aid or scholarships?
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Should I pay my total tuition in one payment
prior to enrollment?
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How long will it
take to complete my degree?
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Does the University
provide transcripts?
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May courses taken
elsewhere be transferred to FTU?
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How soon can I
start my degree program?
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Will distance
learning be worded on my degree or transcript?
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Is challenge
examination permitted?
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What are the degree
credit requirements?
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Does FTU
participate in Federal or State student loan
programs?
What is Distance Learning?
Distance Learning is
a method of course delivery that takes place away
from the traditional classroom. In a distance
learning environment communication between student
and faculty member occurs electronically. All course
related questions will be answered by an experienced
and dedicated faculty member. Our faculty members
are just one click away from our students. With our
program, students may download their courses from
our website or receive their courses by mail.
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Do I have to attend
campus classes?
FTU provides its
courses in distance learning and online formats.
Therefore, there is no class attendance requirement.
You can fit your coursework into your busy schedule
by focusing on one course at a time. You study in
privacy of your own home and work closely with your
assigned faculty members to complete your degree
program.
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What are the courses
like?
Our textbooks are
similar to the books used by campus-based degree
programs. Our courses are designed to ensure your
academic progress in a distance learning format.
FTU encourages a one-on-one communication between
faculty and students. Our expert faculty will
provide continual guidance throughout your courses
to ensure your academic success.
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Purchase is
not necessary. Textbooks and study materials are
provided to our students at no
charge.
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How can I contact my
faculty members?
You can contact your
assigned faculty members by email, telephone, fax or
mail, whichever you select. Your instructors will
guide you step-by-step through your courses and
assignments. You can contact your faculty members
at 1-800-988-4622 or
instructor@ftu.edu
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Students may complete their degree
programs at their
own pace with no set schedule, as long as the entire
program is completed within 3 years.
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Yes, the University
has the authorization to operate and award
undergraduate and graduate degrees by the Bureau for
Private Postsecondary Education, of the State of
California.
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Some FTU students, working for major
corporations and governmental agencies, receive
tuition reimbursement assistance from their
employers. To check your eligibility, please contact
your employer.
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Yes, some
qualified students may be awarded Partial-Tuition
Scholarship.
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Should I pay my total
tuition in one payment prior to enrollment?
No. You may pay your tuition on a
course-by-course basis or on a monthly payment
schedule,
whichever meets
your financial circumstances. There are no
interest charges if you pay your tuition on an
installment basis.
However, you will receive 10% discount if you pay
your entire tuition in one payment.
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That depends
on your motivation and the number of courses
required, considering your transferred credits. In
general, most students complete their degree
programs in 9-18 months.
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Transcripts
are available from the Registrar's Office, upon
request.
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FTU will accept
appropriate transfer credits from approved or
accredited institutions. Transferability of FTU
credits to other
institutions is determined by the receiving
institutions which is a standard practice throughout
academia.
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You can start at any
time. Enrollment is continuous and you will begin
your education as soon as your enrollment
forms and first installment of your tuition are
received. Simply submit your online application for
admission. After processing, we will issue an
enrollment packet for you that include your
coursework requirements and terms and conditions of
your enrollment in our program. You may review, sign
and forward your enrollment document to
the University along with your first payment to
begin your degree program.
Many students
begin their degree programs within 2 weeks of the
date of their acceptance letter.
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No. Our degree
and transcripts are similar to those of traditional
institutions.
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Yes, courses
may be challenged upon permission of the faculty.
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B.S. and
B.B.A. Degrees: 120 semester units are required
for graduation, at least 30 of which must be completed at FTU.
M.B.A.
Degree: 32 semester units are required for
graduation, at least 26 of which must be completed at FTU.
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No, FTU does
not participate in any Federal or State student loan
program at this time.
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