Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS SUPPORTIVE COLLEGES?

Supportive College’s is a free service whose mission is to highlight colleges that have gone above and beyond to support their students and to provide students with options and clarity when determining an appropriate school for them. Our motto is We Support U by finding the schools that go out of their way to do so and our goal is to help all students find pathways to success.

Typically, you will be contacted by a College Admissions Advisor and not a sales representative, so don’t be afraid to answer the call. The advisors are there to help you. They will answer your questions, schedule future appointments with you, help you make informed decisions about going back to school and ultimately, help make the Admissions process as easy as possible. Many schools will send out an email to make contact with potential students. Keep an eye out for incoming mail, and be sure to check your SPAM and Junk mail folder periodically to be sure you do not miss these emails. Additionally, you may receive a printed catalogue and paper application via US Mail from some schools.

When you speak with the Admissions Advisor from each school, they should provide you with specific information regarding their school and its offerings. It’s a good idea to ask the same questions to each school so you can make accurate comparisons. Some helpful sample questions that you may want to ask are:
  1. What type of accreditation do you hold?
  2. Do you accept transfer credits from _______ school? (if you have any to transfer)
  3. Do you offer any school scholarships or grants, Title IV funding (government financial aid) or help with private loans?
  4. Do you offer credit for life experience?
  5. Are any student support programs available such as academic, technology, and networking?
  6. What is the time investment associated with this program on a weekly basis?

Employers looking at your resume know that if you have a degree you are already skilled and educated, and that will typically put you in the forefront of applicants and can aid you in making more money. According to the 2011 U.S. Census Bureau, college graduates earn on average $1 million more over the course of their careers than high school graduates ( https://www.census.gov/dataviz/visualizations/056/ ). A degree also allows for more career opportunities and opens doors that would otherwise remain closed.

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