Benefits of a Community College

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Benefits of a Community College Kim buerger Nccc admissions

What is a community college? Offerings in one year certificate programs Offerings in associate in applied science programs Offerings in associate in science programs Offerings in associate in art programs

Why a community college? Cost (nccc is $4,300 per year plus fees) Size of classes Individual attention/focused on teaching with actual professors Accommodations Programs offered Transfer ability Ability to explore major options

Why a community college (cont) Elements of traditional colleges (housing, clubs, scholarships) Improve your skills in reading, writing, and mathematics Flexible class schedules for day/evening/online classes Support services for tutoring, study skills, academic advising, counseling, career planning Ability to improve academic standing

What happens after? ability to work (a.a.s. degrees) Ability to transfer (assistance offered in transferring) Work then transfer

HOW DO I APPLY? Applications are free on college website Submit high school transcript & immunization records Possible placement test requirements Scholarship applications on college website as well as fastweb.com

Questions ???