If i go to the university im goin to be paying 1200 out of my pocket and if i go to the community college I wont have to pay for anything.My parents arent even going to help me out with school? i need to kno if I should go to the community college for two years and then transfer to a university or just go to the university?
2006-07-21 11:41:37 · 11 answers · asked by Steph 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A community college allows you a few advantages:
1. You can take most of the general courses you would take a typical state college or university at your local community college. This in turn would ...
2. ... save you a great deal of expenses, particularly in terms of tuition, living expenses, etc.
However, you do need to be careful. The first thing you should do is to make sure that your credits will transfer from the community college you're considering to the four-year institution you will eventually attend. Most community colleges have reciprocity agreements with state-funded institutions--meaning that there's a guarantee that your credits will transfer; however, if you plan on attending a private college or a more upscale university, then you may find that your credits do not transfer.
Also, keep in mind that if you do attend a community college, you are making a 60-credit commitment, which if you go full-time and average 15 credits (roughly 5 classes) per semester will take two years. If you aren't willing to spend that amount of time under your parents' roof or in your hometown, then you may wish to consider going directly to a four-year institution.
Keep in mind, also, that the four-year institution provides you with experiences you may not get at a community college such as campus life, a connection to other students, etc. Those things can be had a community college, no doubt; however, most community colleges are commuter friendly, and therefore, they lack a formal community. If you are not concerned about making friends and connections, then a community college is fine. If so, then again, a four-year institution may be your best bet.
Lastly, keep in mind that, in some areas, a community college carries a stigma. Northeastern colleges and universities--particularly upscale schools such as NYU, Harvard, etc.--are probably not apt to admit a transfer student from a community college unless that person carries with him or her a very high GPA.
In the end, you have to decide what's best for you. Without your parents' financial support, however, the choice may already be made for you.
2006-07-21 11:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Myna Bird 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A community college isn't a bad idea, especially where tuition is concerned. They're the equivalent of the first two years of a four year college.
If you plan to transfer to a 4 year university later, look at the 4 year university's catalog as soon as you can while you're at the community college to see what lower division courses the 4 years college requires. Then make sure you take transferrable courses from the community college.
You should also talk with your academic advisor/counselor. They can guide you in choosing courses.
If you stick with it, you'll graduate one way or the other from a 4 year university with your degree!
So, study hard and have fun!
2006-07-21 11:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by Joe_D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you go to community because community saves you alot of money and gets your education over with as much as possible. I've experienced both and i prefer community because you can take courses on the list however u want up to a certain point. You also don't have to worry about entertainments interrupting your edcuation such as dorm parties, drugs and etc.
University cost twice more than community. My parents didn't help me out when i went to univeristy and now i'm stuck on a 6,000 bill from direct loan and now i'm at a community, i'm not even paying for anything and still get money back.
I suggest community.
2006-07-21 11:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by deviousbeautifulangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are intelegent , you should go to University.You can get scholership. Community college will spend you time and money because many credits are said not to be equiwelants to the pogram's credits in the University.
I have 100 credits in the College, But only 18 credits can be transfered to the City College.
2006-07-21 12:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by JAMES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say go to the cc and save money for a university in the meantime. It all depends on how good the community college is, really.
2006-07-21 11:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by No se 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you care about. It looks better to future employers if you've gone to a university for 4 years. However, if the community college is cheaper and you'd rather do that, then you should do that.
2006-07-21 11:45:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be careful if you to to CC, since many universities don't accept their credits. Check out which universities cooperate with your CC to see if you want to transfer to any of them when the time comes. It is a good way to get your general credits under your belt before you jump into your major subjects.
I am assuming you mean 12,000/year, since 1,200 is nothing these days when a good college charges 35,000 a year.
2006-07-21 11:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how long you are willing to stay in school. If you go to a community college you risk being in school of 2 years longer than normal and repeating classes
2006-07-21 11:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by christigmc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the cc. As long as you graduate with a university diploma, might as well save the money.
2006-07-21 11:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by Nadia N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$1200 is really inexpensive for a university. I would definately go there especially if the program you want is better there.
2006-07-21 11:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by I'm awesome! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋