Learning and Getting Inspiration from Role Models

Some people cannot even imagine that they will ever go to college. Perhaps no one in your family has gone or you feel that you are not a strong enough student to go to college. Perhaps concerns about money stop you from thinking about college.

Deciding Your Career Interest

Depending on your field of interest, you have lots of choices. For fields that require more theory and less hands-on training, you should consider pursuing a degree at a two-year or four-year college. But for many technical fields, you will be able to choose between career schools and community colleges.

Diploma, Certificate, and License

Many community colleges also offer certificates. At many career schools, you earn either a diploma or a certificate to indicate that you have completed the program of study. A diploma is awarded for programs that are at least a full year, but less than two years in length. Certificates are often awarded for programs a [...]

Career-Technical Education

Career education focuses on teaching you the skills you need for specific occupations. Its purpose is to prepare you for immediate employment in your chosen occupation, once your studies are complete. In many cases, career-technical education leads to the licensing or certification that is required for some occupations (cosmetology or plumbing) and valuable for others [...]

College Payment Plans

Most colleges send bills for tuition, fees, and any room and board in advance of each term. Many colleges also offer plans that allow you to spread out the payments during the school year.

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