You might want to consider a two-year community college.
Community colleges are in almost every medium-sized to large area.
Many small towns have extensions, which are smaller offices from near-by community colleges that offer classes, according to Career Center volunteer Mimi Goldman. Programs such as these allow area residents to explore new things without taking time off from school. Prospective students can also attend a two-year school to establish residency before going to a state university. Additionally, community colleges are more forgiving of poor high school records, whereas major universities have stricter standards for admission. According to Goldman, to enroll in a degree-granting program students need a high school diploma or equivalent.