This is a very cost effective option. CC can even be free in some states depending on HS grades.

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This is a very cost effective option. CC can even be free in some states depending on HS grades.

Author: NedoftheHill (45223 Posts - Joined: Jun 29, 2011)

Posted at 9:00 am on Oct 2, 2025

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Your end degree is from the state university. Employers won't care about first 2 years not being at the university.

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Replies to: "This is a very cost effective option. CC can even be free in some states depending on HS grades."

Need college financial aid advice for my son if any are familiar with this - MarkHarman - 12:20am 10/2/25 (18) [View All]
- This is a very helpful book [LINK] - Chris94 - 9:08am 10/2/25
  - Thank you! [NT] - MarkHarman - 8:20pm 10/2/25
  - You’re far too kind. [NT] - jimbasil - 3:16pm 10/2/25
- Need to know a bit more to provide useful advice - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 8:09am 10/2/25
  - Re: Need to know a bit more to provide useful advice - MarkHarman - 8:22pm 10/2/25
    - A few ideas - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 12:13am 10/3/25
      - These are great ideas - MarkHarman - 12:59am 10/3/25
- In some states you can do comm college for two years and then finish at state uni. [NT] - Iggle - 7:51am 10/2/25
  - This is a very cost effective option. CC can even be free in some states depending on HS grades. - NedoftheHill - 9:00am 10/2/25
    - There are no community colleges here in South Carolina [NT] - MarkHarman - 8:24pm 10/2/25
      - Mark, you’ve got quite a sense of humor…. [NT] - Sjnd5359 - 12:45pm 10/3/25
      - Some described as "Technical Colleges" there but many offer broad courses. My daughter goes to USC - TakethetrainKnute - 9:52am 10/3/25
      - Here is one in Aiken that includes a path to a 4 year degree [LINK] - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 12:23am 10/3/25
      - Re: There are no community colleges here in South Carolina - Sjnd5359 - 10:25pm 10/2/25
- See if there’s anything called bright futures in your state [NT] - Quest4twelve - 7:24am 10/2/25
  - Don’t waste your time, Mark is playing games… [NT] - Sjnd5359 - 12:48pm 10/3/25
- Very respectable score, but merit scholarships aren’t easy to get - LanceManion - 4:41am 10/2/25
  - * [NT] - Quest4twelve - 7:23am 10/2/25