| We hear about it all the time, multi-millionaires who | | | | year than someone without a degree. Even a |
| succeed despite not having a college education. So | | | | two-year degree will earn you more money than |
| you might be asking yourself or your child might ask, | | | | having nothing at all. |
| why should I go to college? | | | | 3. More Life Potential. With some basic courses and |
| To start off, statistically, according to a report by | | | | skills the potential to land a job or find an employer |
| the U.S. Department of Labor has shown that a | | | | that will provide you with training is greater with a |
| high-school diploma alone is not sufficient for students | | | | college degree. |
| to access jobs that pay above average. If you are | | | | 4. Job Opportunities. The better paying jobs certainly |
| looking for a position with any kind of technical | | | | are more technical today than they have ever been. |
| expertise, it is most likely that job will require either a | | | | Life experiences just don't translate into technical |
| two year degree, four year, masters or at least | | | | know-how. Attending college you will gain the latest |
| graduation from a certificate program. | | | | information on new technology and software |
| With the various ways an education can be had | | | | systems being integrated into the work place. |
| today, whether it's through your local community | | | | Financing your education has become easier today as |
| college or online, it has become easier than ever to | | | | well. With scholarships, loans and federal assistance, |
| go back to school or earn your degree. | | | | with a little bit of homework done on your end, you |
| What are the benefits of attending college? | | | | will find the perfect financial provision out there for |
| 1. Greater Knowledge. A college education will give | | | | your needs. |
| you an overall understanding of all of the sciences, | | | | What are the options? |
| which are all necessary for critical thinking skills. In | | | | Scholarships: There are two types of scholarships, |
| college you are also required to articulate your | | | | undergraduate and graduate fellowships. A scholarship |
| thoughts through writing reports and papers, which | | | | is a gift in that it does not have to be repaid like a |
| later on assist you in expressing yourself clearly on | | | | student loan. Because the money is a gift, the funds |
| and off the job. | | | | are generally reserved for students with specific |
| 2. Potential To Earn More. Studies have shown that a | | | | qualifications such as academic, athletic and so on. |
| college graduate earns approximately $18,000 more a | | | | |