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by Kenyatta Y. Phillips
This is a very valid point! It is perfect financial logic for students to attend community college before enrolling at a four-year institution. Attending community college beforehand also helps students transition from high school and better prepare for college. Additionally, there are long term savings because students are most likely to have decided on a major by the third year of college, and therefore save time and money by not having to change programs after enrollment.
In an article titled "Six Reasons to Attend Community College" authors list other reasons community college is a viable option. Among these, the article cites that community colleges are significantly cheaper than state colleges and universities. The full article can be read at http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/highered/res/cc_tips/SixReasons05.pdf
Great post! I think it has become easier to acquire quality education at the community/junior college level because students demand it. As enrollment increases and the population diversifies, colleges have to take notice of what will keep the students coming to campus. Community colleges had to take notice of the student's need to be ready for the university after receiving as associate's degree.
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