Higher Education & Alternatives | Fear1ess3

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Let’s begin with “Community College” as the first step.

Did you know that the first two years of college are general education core classes required for all bachelor degrees (AS or AA) in all universities and colleges?

• If you are still in high school, ask a counselor about dual credit classes.
• Suppose you are a recent high school graduate. In that case, your county college offers an affordable education for an associate’s degree, a certification, or the core classes needed to transfer to a university.  
  

Talk to your college counselor to ensure you take the suitable classes to transfer to a university. Ask about writing centers and math labs available to students for FREE to support you in closing learning gaps and completing higher education work.

1. Apply online - Complete an application for admission to attend a specific semester. (Fall, Spring, Summer, etc.)
2. Request a transcript from your High School to be sent directly to the college.
3. If under 22, you will need a Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine
4. TSI - Assessment is required as an alternative to NOT taking the SAT or similar exam.
5. You have to complete a Mandatory Orientation and Training for Preventing Sexual Violence.
6. Use the CougarWeb to register for classes every semester. After applying online for everything you need, you will receive login information and email updates.

The U.S. Department of Education has Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) and Pell Grants available to students  IF they qualify and according to their financial needs.  To be eligible, you must complete a FAFSA application (every January, yearly).

• Stay away from Credit Cards!
• Stay away from student loans for as long as possible!
• Math and science classes expire every five years.
• You can ONLY register to take a class 2 times. There is a limit on withdrawing/failing a class.