Types of Colleges

Community & Junior Colleges Generally 2-year Associate Degree programs Can usually transfer to 4-year college Offer specialized job training Often affordable Prepare students to enter the workforce Generally easy to get in

4-Year College & Universities Offer Bachelor Degrees Many offer masters, graduate, doctorate & professional degrees Curriculum is more broad Public or private Public -- subsidized by tax money from state generally less expensive than private colleges Private -- funded through endowments, tuition, and donations usually higher cost than a public university. But don't rule private school out only because of cost! Private colleges often offer financial aid

Vocational Training Schools Privately owned and operated schools that offer a wide variety of training options, such as computer technology, cosmetology, mechanical repair, court reporting, paralegal services, office administration, and medical assistance. Take from five to 12 months to as much as three years to complete. Vocational training schools usually have open admissions, which means they will admit all students interested in attending.