Alternatives to College

Some benefits of choosing an alternative to a four-year degree include:

• Lower cost and faster entry into the workforce

• Longer time to complete education

• Limited job opportunities

• Higher student loan debt

A community college is:

• a two-year institution offering associate degrees and certificates

• a four-year university offering bachelor's degrees

• a private school for primary education

• an online-only institution with no physical campus

An occupation-specific certification or associate degree is the same as a bachelor’s degree earned at a four-year college or university.

• True

• False

Two successful businesspeople that attended community college are:

• Tom Hanks and Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg

• Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

• Warren Buffett and Larry Page

Why could attending community college be beneficial?

• Flexibility

• Academic resources

• Ability to transfer credits

• Cost effective

• Focus on specific vocations

Smaller class sizes are a benefit for community college students because:

• students receive more individual attention from instructors.

• there are fewer course options available.

• students have less homework to complete.

• classes are always held online.

Community college can help you achieve your college and career goals by:

• Providing affordable education and flexible pathways to transfer or enter the workforce

• Limiting your options for further education and career advancement

• Making it harder to find job opportunities after graduation

• Focusing only on non-academic interests without career preparation

Complete the table on community college enrollment. Step Details:

• Research schools, review requirements, apply, fill out application, gather materials, submit, wait, check status, apply elsewhere if needed, enroll, evaluate, consider needs, follow instructions.

• Skip the application process and enroll directly without any documentation.

• Only submit your name and wait for automatic enrollment.

• Contact the college once and wait for a response without following up.

What is the name of the college department typically responsible for communicating the application requirements?

• Admissions

• Registrar

• Financial Aid

• Student Affairs

Many community colleges enter a partnership with four-year schools, allowing graduates to seamlessly transition into a bachelor’s program. What is this process called?

• Next Steps After Community College

• Reverse Transfer

• Dual Enrollment

• Early Decision