Save money when you start your teacher prep at community college.

Lower tuition

Community college tuition is significantly lower than at four-year universities, allowing you to complete the first two years of your education at a much lower cost.

Lower living expenses

You can cut down on living costs, since you do not have to stay in a college or university dormitory. You can even continue to live at home if you have a community college nearby! 

Financial aid

Financial aid is available, so you can reduce or even eliminate student loans. (Remember that tuition will be different at each community college and depends on where you live in Maryland.)

Additionally, many schools offer scholarships, grants and work-study programs to further help offset costs.

Many community college students have part-time or full-time jobs, as well as family responsibilities. We get it! 

Maryland community colleges offer flexible class schedules, including daytime, evening, weekend and online classes. Online classes allow you to learn from anywhere, on your own schedule. That makes it easier to balance coursework with other responsibilities. Colleges also offer multiple sections of the same class, so you can find a class time and format that works for you! 

Community colleges make higher education accessible to everyone. If you meet the minimum requirements, you’ll be accepted, offering an opportunity to start fresh regardless of your past academic record.

With Maryland community colleges, you can work toward an associate degree, which will include courses you’ll need to transfer to a college or university teaching program.