Your Guide to Central Ohio Community Colleges

It's becoming harder and harder in today's society for young adults in America to find an education that's affordable, career-based, and fits their many needs. If you're looking for a practical, yet valuable life experience that will lead you to a brighter future, you can find it within minutes of your own home!

Central Ohio is home to the cream of Ohio's community-college crop. Whether you live in downtown Columbus, over east in Springfield, or west in Newark, you'll find a center of education looking to assist you in finding your way to the career of your choice.

But, how do you know which one's right for you? Just take a look at the facts! With so much propaganda out there, it's hard to make a clean, confident decision. Here, I'll lay out some key facts that you'll really want to take in to consideration.

Columbus State Community College - Columbus, OH
The most well-known of Ohio career colleges, Columbus State is within reach to anyone! It prides itself on its affordability and plethora of successful graduates.
Courses/Programs: Many degrees are offered, including those in Health, Technical, Arts + Science careers. From Early Childhood Education to Architecture to Medical Technology, you'll find your place!
Price Range: In-state: $2850; Out of State: $6300; International: $7560.
Partner University: The credits you receive at CSCC will be creditable toward an education at the nearby OSU campus.
Financial Aid: FASFA, Loans, Scholarship Opportunities, Work Study available
What else you get: Distance Learning, Honors Program, Summer Term, Part-time Schedule, & more!
For more Information: To see a full list of degrees and more, visit http://www.cscc.edu/.

Central Ohio Technical College - Newark, OH
With a campus in Newark along with three extended campuses across Ohio, COTC has a lot to offer - even a bachelor's degree completion program on-location!
Courses/Programs: With 31 degrees available, you can choose one from any of their programs: Engineering, Health & Human Services, Public Safety, or Arts & Sciences!
Price Range: In-state: $3600; Out of State: $6300.
Partner University: The Ohio State University at Newark
Financial Aid: FASFA, Loans, Scholarship Opportunities, Work Study available
What else you get: On-site Childcare, Accelerated Degree programs, Double Major option, & more!
For more Information: To see a full list of degrees and more, visit http://www.cotc.edu/.

Clark State Community College - Springfield, OH
With the highest percentage of online courses in the state and a greatly diverse collection of students in age and background, Clark State offers you an exceptionally flexible way to find your way to success!
Courses/Programs: COTC offers a number of degrees in the fields of Business, Health, Social Science, and Technology.
Price Range: In-state: $5200; Out of State: $8300.
Partner University: Course credits are applicable to the 4-year universities in Ohio & elsewhere.
Financial Aid: FASFA, Loans, Grants, Scholarship Opportunities, Work Study available
What else you get: Distance Learning, Mature Student program, Remediation, and more!
For more Information: To see a full list of degrees and more, visit http://www.clarkstate.edu/.

There you have it! Whether you're 18 or 48, a part-time worker or a full-time mom, you can still find a way to fulfill your need to learn and grow. Now, with this key knowledge, you can begin to make an in-depth evaluation of each of these choices so that you can make one your own!