"What can a community college do for my child?" "What
can a community college do for my child?" Over
a lifetime, the holder of an associate's degree will make nearly double the money of a high school
dropout, and a quarter-million dollars more than someone who stops with a
high school diploma. "How
can I help my child get there from here?" Work
on a plan of action
Countdown
to College
A parent's guide to preparing high school students for
college and careers
"How
can I help my child get there from here?"
"What can I do right now?"
"What does SPC
have to offer?"
"Can I afford it?"
"What programs does SPC offer?"
Associate
in Arts Degree transfer paths
Associate
in Science Degree Programs
Bachelor Degree
options
Certificate
Programs
Business Development & Administrative
Services
Computer and Network Technology
Environmental Resource Management
Health Care
Industrial Development
Public Service
Applied
Technology Diploma
Associate
in Applied Arts Degree
"How can we find out more?"
Education
opens doors to career opportunities, enables people from different cultures
and experiences to meet and learn from one another, and allows individuals
to explore their goals and abilities.
Planning
is everything. Getting on track
early in the countdown to college will save both you and your child time and
money. Whether your child decides to pursue a two- or four-year degree, St.
Petersburg College is here to help.
- Discuss career goals and priorities with your child. Set a time line to keep yourselves on track.
- Collect information on post-high school opportunities. Attend college open houses, visit college campuses, log on to college web sites, and write for information.
- Contact a high school guidance counselor regarding college testing (placement tests, ACT, SAT) and Advanced Placement classes.
Take
college classes now
Check
out the early admission and dual credit programs offered through Pinellas
County public schools, many private schools and SPC. The programs enable
your teenager to take college courses while in high school, which can save
time and in some cases money, too.
"What
does SPC have to offer?"
At
SPC you can
...earn an Associate in Arts degree that grants you admission as a junior to one of Florida's 10 state universities.
...earn an Associate in Science degree or certificate that qualifies you to pursue a career upon graduation from SPC, without transferring anywhere else.
...earn a Bachelor's degree in one of more than a dozen specializations including Banking, Education and Nursing.
You get high quality for a low cost because SPC
...has small classes that allow for more individualized attention.
...is academically ranked in the top 1 percent of community colleges nationwide.
...is fully accredited.
SPC also offers
...free tutoring and testing services.
...open-access computer labs.
...a state-of-the-art library system.
"Can
I afford it?"
Yes!
For a typical three-credit-hour A.A. or A.S. course, you'll pay just $198.33 for the
entire semester. At Florida's state universities, the identical class
would cost you around $323.64.
A wide range of financial assistance (grants, scholarships and loans) is available to qualified students.
Go on to Part 2 - "What programs does
SPC offer?"