While many students decide to attend major universities in other states for their education, there are those who decide to stay local and attend their county community college for their education. Community colleges are a great way for you to begin your college education and these colleges can offer you a number of benefits that you may not have thought of previously. 1. It's affordable. Community colleges tend to have low tuition rates, especially if you live within the county that the school is in. In fact, many students have been able to afford these colleges on their own with little-to-no help from financial aid, loans, or grants. These Schools can also offer flexible payment plans to help make it easier to afford your education. 2. Transfer your credits. Most 4 year colleges and universities will allow you to transfer your community college credits to their school so you can work on completing a bachelor's degree program after graduating from a 2-year program. 3. It's not only your money, but your time. Since these schools are usually 2-year schools, you can explore a variety of majors without having to devote 4 years of your life to a topic of study you may not even enjoy at the end. Since these types of colleges are affordable, you can study several subjects to determine which one is the best for you. 4. Go vocational! Many community college also offer vocational programs for those who want to put their skills to use right away. These courses are offered during the day, evenings, and even on weekends. 5. Continuing Education - If you already have a degree or are in a field that you really enjoy and don't really need to earn a degree but just "brush up" on your skills, community colleges offer a variety of continuing education courses. These are usually held on evenings or weekends so that working adults can attend.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Facts About Community College - 5 Benefits of Attending Community College
