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Yes, HBF offers an online . NCES data shows that 84% of HBF's graduate students participate exclusively in distance learning. 

Students can complete most coursework online in this 60-credit program. However, two on-campus residencies are required. It takes full-time students approximately two years to finish, more for those attending part-time. Students must complete 900 hours of clinical or internship experiences throughout the program. 

No, HBF is not a for-profit school — it's a nonprofit school. This means that most of its profits go back into its academic programs to improve the educational experiences of its students continually. Income doesn't go back to investors.

Yes, HBF is a good school. Its favorable institutional accreditation status reflects that HBF has sound financial practices and its academic programming meets federal quality standards. HBF is accredited by the, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. HBF's counseling programs are currently in the process of being accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

Additionally, many former HBF students think it’s a good school. According to its , a school survey conducted from 2004 to 2022 shows that just over 98% of almost 500 respondents said they were highly satisfied with their education. The same survey shows a 99.6% pass rate for students taking licensing exams for the first time and that just over 92% of graduates were employed within six months after graduation.

The HBF Foundation provides help for individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use and mental health conditions. It began its legacy in 1949 and opened its first Betty Ford Center in 1982. In 2014, it officially became the HBF Foundation and now has treatment centers and telehealth services nationwide.

HBF has been known for training addiction counselors for over 50 years, longer than any other institution in the U.S. It began in 1949 in Center City, MN. HBF's publications sparked the self-help literature genre shortly after. In 1959, it became one of the first residential addiction treatment centers designed for women. HBF coined "chemical dependency" in 1957, a phrase widely used today. Co-founder and former First Lady Betty Ford opened her namesake center in 1982 in Rancho Mirage, California, bringing awareness to addiction and recovery.

It's unknown which degrees at HBF provide the highest earnings for graduates. However, the shows that the lowest 10% of substance abuse counselors earn 

Approximately $35,000, and the highest 10% earn more than roughly $83,000. 

For more perspective, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. HBF has a master's Salary Score of 93 out of 100 total points, with a median debt of approximately $53,500 and a median salary of roughly $53,000.

It's unclear how difficult it is to get into HBF. It does require a bachelor's degree as a pre-requisite. However, it doesn't require entrance exams which may help level the playing field. 

Knowing this information when picking a college can help you find a school where your chances of acceptance are high based on your academic standing. A program advisor can provide more information.

The school doesn't specify the minimum GPA you need to get into HBF. However, it's common for a graduate school to require a minimum 2.5 - 3.0 GPA from an undergraduate degree program. A good rule of thumb is that the higher your GPA, the better your chances of getting in. 

When applying to college, it helps to work with a program advisor to ensure you meet all requirements.

Although it may have additional requirements, for graduate distance learners generally include the following:

• An application, though it's unknown if there is an application fee 
• Official college transcripts showing bachelor's degree completion
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• Three professional recommendations
• A college application essay
• Participation in an entrance interview

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