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| Career Colleges | Not the four-year-college type? Do you want to update your skills in a particular field of study? What about checking out the excellent opportunities that career colleges offer.
What is a career college?
Every year thousands of students enroll in career colleges (also known as technical or vocational schools). In fact, a career college is a private or public institution that offers a range of certifications and degrees in a variety of career-specific fields. You can earn a certificate, a diploma, a two-year degree, or a four-year degree. It depends on the type of career you're interested in and the school you select.
What subjects can I study at a career college?
There are career colleges which offer only education in a few related fields, while others may provide a list of literally hundreds of career-oriented subjects. The most popular subjects and careers include:
 • Accounting
• Art/Graphics
• Automotive
• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Court Reporting
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assistant
• Electrician
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Fashion Design
• Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
• Hotel/Restaurant Management
• Information Technology
• Medical Technical Careers
• Nursing
• Paralegal
• Plumbing
• Real Estate
Can I get financial aid or a scholarship for a career college?
Basically, the financial aid process is the same for students attending a career college as it is for students attending a four-year college. Many career colleges participate in federal financial aid programs, but before you apply, check with the schools to be sure. If you are a career college student, you may be eligible for the following federal grants and loans:
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Student Loans
A lot of students don't realize that they can be eligible for scholarships. It is a pity many assume that scholarships are only for very smart students attending prestigious universities. You'll be astonished to learn how many career colleges offer scholarships. It's very important that you talk to the financial aid office of each school you're interested in to find out what scholarships are available.
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