Hello, distance education is generally not inferior to graduation. If you have any problems, ask the teachers in your teaching station, and they will help you solve them. . You can't get a degree certificate unless you have a bachelor's degree, a foreign language or a computer. Both diplomas are available. Since he took your money, he won't let your career fail. Don't worry. I am also a distance education student of Harbin Institute of Technology. I am writing a thesis at present. You can graduate if you hand in your thesis, and you can get your certificate in August.