Answers to the questions we hear most from students considering an accredited online degree through Professional Degree Scholarship's free advisory service.
Yes. Professional Degree Scholarship only partners with universities that hold accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We encourage every student to independently verify a university's accreditation status through official government resources before enrolling — see our Accreditation & Recognition page for a step-by-step guide.
No. Professional Degree Scholarship is an independent admissions advisory consultancy, not a university. We do not grant degrees ourselves. Our role is to advise students, evaluate transfer credit, and connect them with accredited partner universities in the United States, which award the actual degree.
Nothing. Our advisory service — consultations, credit evaluation, program matching, and application support — is completely free to students. Our revenue comes from referral arrangements with partner universities, not from student fees.
It depends on the program level and how many credits you can transfer in. On average, advised students complete their degree in around 18 months, though this varies for associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.
In many cases, yes. Our advisors offer a free credit evaluation to identify prior coursework, certifications, and professional experience that may be eligible for transfer, which can shorten your time to graduation and reduce tuition cost.
No. Every program in our network is delivered fully online, so you can study from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, or anywhere else in the world without relocating or pausing your career.
Your dedicated advisor will confirm your application has been received, follow up on any additional documents the university needs, and keep you updated at each stage until you receive an admission decision.
Yes. Many of our partner universities offer scholarships and financial aid to eligible students, and our advisors will proactively match you against opportunities you qualify for as part of the free advisory process.
Most likely, yes. Our partner universities' online programs are designed for international students, and our advisors are experienced in supporting applicants from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain specifically.
Because Professional Degree Scholarship's advisory service is free, there is nothing to refund on our end. Tuition refund and cancellation terms are set by the enrolling university — see our Refund Policy page for details on how this works.
Simply contact us for a free consultation. An advisor will discuss your background and goals, evaluate any transferable credit, and recommend accredited programs that fit your schedule and budget.