Opinion: Skipping community college could be a $20,000 mistake
By Andrew Josuweit, Forbes
When Adam Reres was in high school, he decided to take a different route than many of his peers. Rather than go straight to the four-year school of his dreams, he decided to start his education at a community college.
“My decision to go to community college was mainly based on cost,” said Reres. “Community college was about one-third of the tuition of a four-year school. And with all of the core requirements accounted for, it was my gateway into a four-year program without wasting money on unnecessary credits.”
Community colleges offer an affordable alternative to four-year schools; Reres’ approach saved him thousands of dollars. While some people view them as a less glamorous option, there’s no doubt that community colleges offer tremendous value – $20,000 or more in savings for many students.
When I went to a two year junior college there was no tuition but the two dollar health fee really hurt. Not.
UCLA had a massive tuition fee of fifty dollars per semester, even USC’s tuition was only four hundred and fifty dollars per semester.
What the he$$ has happened with our education systems?