10 Reasons Why Community College Can Be Right For You

Community colleges have had to continuously fight the uphill battle. I am here to set the record straight; this battle has gone on for long enough. Long thought of as a lesser form of college education, these valiant schools have begun to prosper. So, who is the right candidate for a community college education?

Almost everyone.

1. First and foremost, community colleges are usually oodles cheaper than their larger university cousins. Most CC have some form of subsidization by the state, meaning the tuition is more affordable because the state picks up some of the bill. Federal and State financial aid is still available to CC students, making the overall bill much easier to foot.

2. The teachers are second to none. Universities often hire teachers who can make money for them, either via research, book publishing, or any number of other activities. Not to take anything away from universities but the number one priority of a CC teacher is the students. No second rate teachers here, Masters degrees are the minimum, with Doctorates sprinkled into the mix.

3. Flexibility. The schedule is for busy individuals on the move. Time management is the key, and even easier with CC advancing towards more on-line classes. Need to work an extra job and squeeze a few classes in the week around your schedule. No Problem, you can even add a few night classes.

4. Think the degrees are too few and too general at CC, think again. The local CC here in Connecticut has two-year degrees in everything from Business Administration to Nuclear Engineering. Check your local CC for a full list of available degrees.

5. Strategy. Strategy. Strategy. Try saving some money by transferring the lower priced CC courses towards that more expensive University degree. Most CC have an agreement with four year state universities, to facilitate ease of transfer. With a little planning you can gain a two-year associates degree and transfer up to 60 credits towards a four-year program at another college. As a bonus, you can now use your two-year degree to get a better job.

6. Forgiveness. GPA not so hot in high school, just now figuring out you maybe skipped English one to many times. Take this opportunity to get some college in and prove that your time in high school was a little to distracting. I graduated with a 2.0 cumulative in high school, then changed my life goals and then went on to graduate cum laude

• 1
• 2
• next page >>

---

Add your voice

Know something about Why community college might be the best choice?
We want to hear your view. Write now!