How to get an Associate’s Degree from a Junior College in 2 or less years

For minimum stress and more time in job searching, get an Associate’s Degree in 2 or less years.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• computer
• personal information

1. FASFA File for FASFA and Board of Governer's Fee Waiver early. This allows you to get money for college, because you are poor.
2. Scholarships Look into Scholarships or Grants, because these can also be a good source of money for college.
   
   Now, loans are not recommended, but if you have to then you have to.
3. College Entrance Exam Flunk your College Entrance Exam at the Junior College. You will get into EOPS if you have a low Math or English score or repeated courses in High School. (You have to prove it though).
   
   EOPS offers reduced parking passes, fee waiver for transfer application, and money for books.
4. Credit For Prior Learning (AP/DANTES/CLEP) I would recommend taking AP classes in high school, but if you haven't take CLEP, DANTES, or other acceptable credit by exams tests.
   
   * Most junior colleges accept up to 30 units of Credit/No Credit for General Education, which means you will pay less.
5. Online Courses Look into online classes at the Junior College. Cerro Coso (California) is a good example of a Junior College, which offers most General Education online.
6. Stick with what you are good at. Don't try to be something you are not or major in something you suck at or what others want. (You will be happier in the long run.)
7. Save Money Get a job and SAVE money. You will need it later.
8. Move on in your Education Decide early what 4 year institution that you wish to go to, if not then we're done here.
   
   Look at their requirements for general education and your major. Then pick the classes that will count towards your major and/or general education.
9. Move on in your Education Transfer with 70 units, so you can pay less at the four year institution. Instead of paying for 60 units, you will pay for about 50 units, because it depends on your major.

Tips & Warnings

• The most important lesson is to have fun and be safe. :)
• You should expect to pay 1,000-3,000 U.S. dollars for your Associate’s Degree.
• This advice won't work for everyone. Especially, if you or your family are not poor. FASFA, Board of Governer's Fee Waiver, and EOPS are meant for disadvantaged families.