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Guide to Education

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What’s Stopping You?

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very Tarrant County College student has a unique story and many start with an obstacle. When her personal life changed, former stay-at-home mom Sara Ferris stared down her fears before enrolling at TCC. She knew she wanted to work in culinary arts, and an internet search revealed the Associate of Applied Science program at TCC. She moved six hours away from the South Texas town she had known to attend classes at TCC Southeast Campus. “I was scared — how was I going to get the money?

But there is money if you want to go to school.” A 15-hour semester at TCC costs on average $885, and financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Additionally, TCC offers night, weekend and online classes. “I’m doing this for my children, to give them a better future,” she says.

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A Mexico City native, 20-year-old Jose Hernandez dreams of becoming a professional dancer, but two years ago he was afraid his finances might keep him from ever standing in the spotlight: “My first thought was money. It seemed nearly impossible to attend college.” Guidance from TCC advisers on how to apply for financial aid, plus free tutoring from TCC instructors have been key to his success. He plans to transfer to a four-year university and earn a bachelor’s degree in dance. Hernandez wants others to know money doesn’t have to prevent taking a leap into higher education. “If you think you can’t go to college, you can do it,” he says. “It is affordable.”

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In high school, Brandon Brown dreamed of playing professional basketball, but an injury sidelined that idea. He joined the U.S. Army and was sent overseas, but the extended time away from his loved ones made life difficult. The single dad left the military, returned to Texas and began investigating his prospects. “My grandma passed away in a fire when I was getting ready to exit the military. I knew then that firefighting was my second career.” He enrolled in TCC’s Fire Academy at the Fire Service Training Center at the Northwest Campus. He was skeptical about his ability to work and stay in school, but his new dream is becoming a reality.

“Everyone on this campus has been amazing,” he says.

A mother, a dancer, a veteran, all made life-changing decisions with TCC. What’s stopping you? Fall 2016 registration is open. Apply now at tccd.edu.

Facts About TCC • • • • • •

15-hour semester costs about $885 A Online, night, weekend classes available Students receive free tutoring Six campuses TCC is one of the 20 largest higher education institutions in the United States TCC offers workforce training to local businesess. In some cases, employees who receive training may apply credits toward a degree.

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West Coast University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 1 The WCU online nursing programs are offered through the Dallas, TX campus for Texas residents only.

Practice Experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN and MSN degree programs. 2 The WCU online MHA degree programs are offered through the Orange County, CA campus. For graduation rates, median debt of graduates completing these programs and other important information, visit westcoastuniversity.edu/disclosures

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