Check out websites, such as eCollegeFinder or Universities.com, that verify the accreditation status of online schools. Then check their list of online schools to find associates degree programs in data entry. Write down the accreditation information for each school that you examine. Visit the U.S. Department of Education's "Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs" and cross-reference the accreditation information you have to ensure that it is valid.
Narrow down the schools you are looking at to a short list, about five schools at the most. Visit each online university website, find the course requirements, and locate the cost information for each school's data entry program. Decide which of the programs suits your lifestyle and budget the best and select your top three choices.
Contact representatives from each of the top three programs that you have chosen. Request that each university mail you informational packets and application materials about their data entry programs. Review the information and confirm that each program fits your needs. Fill out the applications you receive and mail them back to each institution along with any documentation or transcripts that each institution may request.