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Consider these
community
college benefi ts
College is the
next natural
step for
many students after
they fi nish high
school. The process
of fi nding a school
begins in junior
year of high school,
and students and
their parents may visit many different colleges and universities
throughout the next year. Even though the bulk of the focus might
be on four-year schools, students who may not yet have everything
all fi gured out should not overlook the many benefi ts of community
colleges.
The United States Department of State’s Education USA says
community colleges offer two-year programs that lead to the Associate
of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. Some
community colleges also have vocational programs. Community
colleges are a viable option for students interested in continuing
their education. Undergraduate students studying at community
colleges can earn academic credit that will eventually go toward a
bachelor’s degree should they choose to continue schooling. The
following are some of the benefi ts of community college.
• Flexible admissions process: Community colleges do not have
the same time restrictions and other requirements as schools offering
four-year degrees. Interested parties may be able to register
for classes at any time and not have to worry about being accepted
or not.
• Part-time scheduling: Community colleges often offer parttime
academic coursework, which means students do not have to
take a set number of credits each semester to remain enrolled. This
allows students to attend college classes according to their own
schedules and work at their own pace.
• More affordable tuition: Lower tuition is one of the major
draws to community colleges. The career planning resource Indeed
says that many community colleges further discount their
offerings to in-state students. This helps make post-secondary education
much more affordable, particularly for those who are not
sure about what they want to study.
• Relationships with four-year schools: A number of community
colleges have partnerships with sister schools to facilitate the
transfer of associate degree credits for a student working toward
a four-year degree. Education USA says in this “2+2” process,” a
student can earn a bachelor’s degree with two years of community
college, followed by two years of university study. Some community
colleges also serve as satellite locations for other schools,
meaning one can take classes for a four-year school right on the
community college campus if the location is more convenient.
• Smaller class sizes: Many community colleges have smaller
class sizes that make it easier for students to adjust to the pace of
college life.
• Proximity to home: As the name implies, community college is
a school that serves a particular community. That means it is likely
close to home for the majority of students. Students who may not
be willing or able to go away to school may appreciate the convenience
and proximity of a community college.