The selection of a trade school is just as important as the selection of a college. The thousands of dollars and hours you spend to receive training should be seen as an investment. Therefore seek as much information as possible before making a decision. The first step in choosing a trade or technical school is to visit the Career Center to see which schools offer training in your fields of interest. If catalogs are not available in the Career Center write directly to the trade or technical school.
Accreditation represents a standard of quality that has been determined by a neutral agency.
Finally, visit the school when classes are in session. Talk to students. If possible, talk to graduates and find what they think of the school. Many students have additional expenses not covered under any of these categories, such as costs arising from medical care or a disability. Be sure to include these extra expenses in estimating the costs of attending the particular college you're considering.