So if your teen is questioning their future, here are four solid reasons to explore the world of community college.
Time to Mature
The age of 18 does not magically grant the maturity level needed to handle the pressures of being away from home or achieving high goals while under stressful situations. Consider giving your young adult the ability to achieve by giving them the time to mature.
Transferable Credits
Most universities accept many if not all of the credits from two year schools. This will put your young adult ahead of the game. They can get finished with their core requirements, i.e. English Literature, World History, at the community college and focus on their major while attending the University. This makes community colleges an alternative to just starting out at a four year school.
Training is part of Teaching
Many community colleges have courses that you will not find at four year schools. This is because community colleges focus on real world jobs, and they are a part of the community in which you live. The teachers are generally people who work in the field that they are teaching about. Many have hands on experience in their field and they impart their experiences to their students in their lessons. To top it off, the average expected lifetime earnings for a graduate with an associate's degree is more than $1 million, about $250,000 more than an individual with only a high school diploma. So the training that is learned in community college is very beneficial.
Money
Community colleges cost less then 4-year colleges. Not only will you save money on room and board, but you will save on a per credit basis. You can save up to $100 per credit for courses that will transfer.
