Loans, scholarships, and grants are only a few ways of getting money to pay for school. Other ways include participating in a community service program and setting up an Individual Development Account. Community service is volunteer work that is done in elementary schools, high schools, at after-school programs, at senior centers, at community centers, and […]

The NCTN is a national leader in sharing expertise through technical assistance and professional development services to community college, adult education, and workforce systems to effectively design career pathways, comprehensive student support services, and effective multi-stakeholder partnerships. As an integral part of World Education – US Division, the NCTN collaborates with other WEI initiatives in a […]

Students who have recently graduated from United States high schools are usually expected to provide colleges with SAT or ACT scores. Most adults going to college for the first time are not expected to provide these scores. Instead, colleges may expect students to take a placement test after they have been accepted at the school. […]

A grant is money that does not need to be repaid. It is generally given to students with the greatest financial need. The federal government gives out two major grants: the Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). You need to fill out the FAFSA to be eligible for these grants. Pell […]

Certificate programs vary in length but often they are the quickest route to a credential.  At most community colleges you will need 20 to 30 credits to earn a certificate.  If you take three to four classes a semester, you will be done in one year. The courses that make up a certificate program are […]

College is not free, but with careful planning you may get some (or all) of your tuition and expenses covered. In this unit, you’ll find information on loans, grants, and scholarships as well as how to create a budget, how to cut costs, and how to take advantage of education tax breaks. To check to […]

You may have a disability that affects how you learn. Having a disability does not have to prevent you from going to college. This page includes information about your rights, ways to study, and services available to you. What are the laws that protect students with disabilities who want a college education? Section 504 of […]

The Resources unit serves two purposes. The first is to provide you with guidelines on how to use the library. After all, as a college student you may have to spend a lot of time there. The second is to provide you with links to all the worksheets that are on this site and suggestions […]

It’s great if you have the motivation to go to college, but often motivation isn’t enough. College is very different from high school and adult education programs. In order to do well in college, you need to equip yourself with the proper tools that will help you complete each course successfully. How do you learn […]

In the Career Planning unit, you were given the opportunity to figure out your career goals. If you did not work out your career goals, we highly recommend that you do this before you continue. It is always a good to have an idea of what you want to do before you start school so […]

The United States government sets aside billions of dollars each year to help college students pay for their education. If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with valid documents, then you can apply for this federal aid by completing a form called the FAFSA. Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student […]

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Getting back into the educational swing of things is not easy if it’s been a long time since you were in high school, an adult education program or college. While most community colleges have an open-door policy, guaranteed to get you in, it’s always best to set aside some time to prepare for the whole […]