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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 29 MIN

Community College Vs. Traditional University

from Thinking Ahead: Paying for College and Staying Out of Debt

Community College… far from being just the basis for a hit TV show with quirky characters, it is often a great way to get your foot into the door and make affordable and actionable changes to your life. In today’s episode, I discuss the difference between the state university systems and community colleges, and how you can potentially leverage both to achieve your goals quicker.  Sources:https://irsc.edu/search-programs/ (Indian River State College Programs)https://rose.edu/programs/ (Rose State College)https://www.ruso.edu/ (Regional University System of Oklahoma)https://okhighered.org/ (Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education)https://www.fldoe.org/schools/higher-ed/fl-college-system/about-us/colleges.stml (FL Community Colleges)https://www.flbog.edu/ (State University System of Florida)https://www.wtcsystem.edu/about/wtcs-board/ (Wisconsin 2 year board)BOSTON AREA: Bunker Hill Community College: https://www.bhcc.edu/tuition/;Boston Univ:  https://www.bu.edu/finaid/undergraduate-students/undergraduate/; UMass-Boston: https://www.umb.edu/bursar/tuition-fees/tuition-mandatory-fees/Niche.com#ChooseYourOwnAdventure Questions? Comments? Suggestions? I want to hear from you!

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Community College… far from being just the basis for a hit TV show with quirky characters, it is often a great way to get your foot into the door and make affordable and actionable changes to your life. In today’s episode, I discuss the difference between the state university systems and community colleges, and how you can potentially leverage both to achieve your goals quicker. Sources: https://irsc.edu/search-programs/ (Indian River State College Programs) https://rose.edu/prog...

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