College From Home May Be Possible With Competency Courses, Says Ameritech Financial

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May 29, 2018, 08:00 ET

ROHNERT PARK, Calif., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Competency-based learning is a recently emerging college style that specifically takes students out of the classroom and lets them learn at their own pace and time. A few schools and districts across the country have been testing out this new method, enough to give accredited degrees. However, it is still college, and depending on what these courses cost, student loans may ultimately need to be taken out to get the proper tools to the student. Ameritech Financial, a document preparation service company, can help federal student loan borrowers apply for income-driven repayment programs if payments become overwhelming even if they have taken competency-based learning courses.

"Different teaching styles work better for various individuals. A competency-based program where a student doesn't have to step foot inside of a classroom can be great news for those who can't leave home for whatever reason," says Tom Knickerbocker, executive vice president of Ameritech Financial. Competency-based education allows a student to take as long as needed to fully understand a subject before moving on, with more personalized help than a traditional college can offer. The locations that offer these competency-based learning courses have seen positive results around the education that these students receive. With the courses being set to change only when a student can show a strong understanding of the subject, a student can more solidly master the subjects at hand and be confident when applying gained knowledge to that student's life and occupation. However, these methods of teaching and learning may not be for everyone. A strong amount of self-discipline is required to complete these courses. Some students also benefit from the structure of a traditional college setting.

Between the various options available, many potential students can look forward to attending college in the way that is right for them. Student loans don't pay for just tuition though, and even individuals in competency-based learning courses may need the assistance of student loans to be able to complete the work for a degree. For reasons outside of personal control, it may become difficult to repay student loans. Various income-driven repayment programs can be applied to for a potentially easier time of repayment. Ameritech Financial can assist federal student loan borrowers to apply for these programs, regardless of what kind of schooling they attended. "Being able to work from home and still take college courses can open the door for many more people to be able to get a degree that can put them farther ahead in life, and I think that is wonderful. Society should never stop trying to find ways to accommodate more people in productive ways," said Knickerbocker.

About Ameritech Financial

Ameritech Financial is a private company located in Rohnert Park, California. Ameritech Financial has already helped thousands of consumers with financial analysis and student loan document preparation to apply for federal student loan repayment programs offered through the Department of Education.

Each Ameritech Financial telephone representative has received the Certified Student Loan Professional certification through the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA).

Ameritech Financial prides itself on its exceptional customer service.

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To learn more about Ameritech Financial, please contact:

Ameritech Financial
5789 State Farm Drive #265
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
1-800-792-8621
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