I work at a community college as a career counselor/academic advisor. I would also suggest that you consider your first 2 years at a CC. Check with the financial aid office to ask about grants, scholarships etc. There are numerous options. In most cases you can transfer most, if not all of your CC credits to a 4 year college to finish your last 2 years.
Some students decide to work fulltime and go to school part time and in some cases their employers pick up the tab for their tuition if the classes are work related. This option might be tough in todays job market/economy though.
Whatever you decide, please stay away from credit card offers to college students, unless you are very financially responsible and can pay them off in full every month.
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