Have you done much research into the colleges and career schools that may be on your list?
No, not yet, I have only started this process
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
Is there anywhere I can go to find out of there have been any previous complaints made about a school?
You have a few options: you can contact your local Better Business Bureau, your state higher education agency or you could also check with the consumer protection division of your state attorney general's office. Another way to check is to make an enquiry with the agency that licences or accredits the school to see if it meets the required standards that are expected
Good to know, and related to reducing college costs, what can happen if I live off campus?
You could save money by sharing a house or apartment with multiple housemates to cut down the cost of rent, and carpool to save on gas and parking.
Is there any way for me to research schools by actually attending them in person?
Most schools organize college fairs, which gives you the opportunity to talk to representatives from lots of different colleges. One example of a college fair is organized by the National Association for College Administration for College Admission Counseling
Okay. Now,  Is there any way for me to research schools by actually attending them in person?  My dad just asked if you perhaps have some information for him about all this.
Yes, we also have resources for parents of students.
When researching colleges, I want to see if there have been any past complaints filed against them. Is it simple to obtain this data?
You have a few options: you can contact your local Better Business Bureau, your state higher education agency or you could also check with the consumer protection division of your state attorney general's office. Another way to check is to make an enquiry with the agency that licences or accredits the school to see if it meets the required standards that are expected
Is there any homework that I should do to help me choose a school?