University of London distance learning Masters?

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I've been looking at University of London for masters' degrees. They have a lot of options that are reasonable in cost, and some of the schools under the UoL umbrella have top-notch reputations.

https://london.ac.uk/courses

Does anyone have any experience with any of these programs?

There are indeed top-notch schools under the UoL umbrella, however; they are only providing academic direction. The degree is from University of London, not London School of Economics.

1. Students have ZERO privileges with London School of Economics because you are not a LSE student, even if LSE is providing the academic direction.

2. The US Department of Education does not recognize the University of London as a qualified educational provider. A direct quote from the school "Unfortunately, as a University of London International Programmes distance learning student you are not eligible for Federal Student Aid from the USA, we are not a recognised institution".

Hope that helps.

University of London is a qualified legal educational provider, a student cannot get federal financial aid for an overseas program that is 100% distance education, while remaining in the US but they can get financial aid if they are enrolled in a US institution that provides a study abroad program. 

A cousin of mine was able to study abroad for this summer at the National University of Ireland-Galway via a study abroad program at the University of Notre Dame and financial aid covered the tuition costs, including room and board.