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Information for Parents about Community & Technical Colleges

If you want to educate yourself about educating your child, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need to help the student in your life choose a career, find the right college, and pay for it, too.

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Why Community and Technical Colleges are a Great Choice

Sure, taking the traditional route from high school to a college dorm works for a lot of students. But what if it’s not right for your child? Find out all the reasons community and technical colleges are the first choice for thousands of students—and parents—across the state.

Cost Comparisons

So, you've tried to figure out the costs of all these different college options. But have you ever seen the cost comparisons side-by-side?

Ways to Pay

Believe it or not, there are options for paying for college. Scholarships and loans are available for many families. Heck, you may even find a way to afford to send yourself back to school while you’re at it.

Help Your Child Choose a Career

Are you doing the type of work you thought you’d do when you were young? Probably not, because there are just so many options out there. Help your child narrow her options by taking a career interest survey. Then, link up those options with a community or technical college near you.

10 Reasons to Pick a Community College

Don't just take our word for it! According to US News & World Report, with family budgets under strain, community colleges have become attractive alternatives to four-year colleges and universities. There are many reasons nearly half of American undergraduates choose to start their higher education in a community college.