"Note that not all college accreditation associations are legitimate. Some colleges and diploma mills create their own accrediting authority and then grant themselves “accreditation”. Be careful and stay on the lookout for such institutions before you waste your time and money.

See how you can check if a college is truly accredited:

http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com/college-accreditation.html

Here's a list of accredited colleges you may want to consider for your online education:

http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com/accredited-online-colleges.html#accreditedcolleges "