Three Reasons to Consider a Community College
November 5, 2014
Community colleges are two-year schools that provide affordable post-secondary education and are often a path to a four-year degree.
The United States is committed to expanding job-driven training at community colleges nationwide. Through a program called Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT), community colleges receive special funding to increase their job-driven training programs for students.
You have many options for educational programs in the United States. Just remember that your school must be certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Below are three reasons why you may want to consider a community college in your search for an SEVP-certified school.
- Community colleges offer programs to help you transition to a four-year college or university. If you decide to transfer, you must talk to your designated school official (DSO) to ensure that you transfer to another SEVP-certified school and know the rules for maintaining your status during the transfer process.
- Community colleges are often a more affordable option. Tuition and fees at community colleges are considerably less expensive when compared to a four-year college or university.
- Some community colleges have industry partnerships. As a result of TAACCCT, many community colleges offer training programs to prepare students for the workforce. Remember, you must have permission to work in the United States. Talk to your DSO before working and consult our Working in the United States resource page for information.
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