If your child chooses this route, he or she needs to take courses in the two-year college that will count toward a bachelor's degree. Certain community college courses may not be transferrable to a four-year institution. Community college admissions officers can explain transfer terms and opportunities. While In School Some students choose to work part time and attend college part time. If your child wishes to do this, he or she should make sure that work, classes, and time for studying do not conflict.
Some institutions offer programs that enable students to combine work and classes.
Although going to school part time is a good option for many students, it usually takes longer for part-time students to earn their degrees. The main benefit of these plans is that they allow a student's parents to lock in tuition at current rates, offering peace of mind. The plans' simplicity is also attractive, and most offer a better rate of return on an investment than bank savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Many such plans are essentially interest-free, but some have fees or finance charges. The armed forces offer educational programs during or after active duty.