What is a College?  A college is a secondary learning facility.  A college is usually a place for general or specific studies.  A university is a made up of several colleges.  Colleges offer a wide variety of classes and they offered at different times.

Why should I go to college?  College can prepare you further for a career in the world.  Most high paying jobs require a college degree.  The more education you have the more likely you are to get a job at a higher pay rate than if you do not have a college degree.

What should I know about College?  You have to have self-control to go to college.  What does it mean to have self control?  College is harder than high school.  College can be a fun or horrible time, the choice is up to you on what it will be.  College will prepare you for a job.  College will help you meet people in your field and form life long connections.

How do I pay for college?  There are several ways you can pay for college.  Financial Aid: this is money that is loaned to you from the federal government. You have to pay it back.  Scholarships: this is money that is given to you by the college or a third party. You do not have to pay this back.  Grants: This is money given to you by the federal government. It is different than a loan because you do not have to pay it back.  Personal Money.

How long will college take me?  A normal bachelors degree takes 3 to 5 years so the average is 4.  A masters degree will take an extra 2 to 3 years after receiving a bachelors.  A Doctorate degree, often seen as a Ph. D. will take another 2 to 3 years.

What is a Trade School  A trade school is a secondary school that is usually specific to a certain skill.  A trade school is specific and some what limited to what classes they offer.  A trade school is harder than high school.

What should I know about a Trade School?  A trade school is often much less expensive than a college or university.  A trade school will train you for a specific set of skills or a certain job field. I.E. air condition repair, mechanic, chef.  A trade school is often shorter in time than a college to receive your degree/training.

How do I pay for Trade school?  Just like college, trade schools can be paid for in much the same way.  Financial Aid.  Grants  Third party loans.  However most trade schools do not offer scholarships.

How long will trade school take me?  Normally trade school is far less time consuming than college.  On average you can finish a trade school in as little as 6 months to 3 years.  The type of career you choose often will tell you how long you would have to spend in a trade school.

Questions you have about College/Trade School?  What additional questions do you have about college or trade school?  Assignment: You are to pick 3 different colleges/trade schools that you might like to attend or you might like to research further.  If you do not know any you will given the opportunity to search quickly for some that you will research later.