"Community colleges are primarily public higher education institutions that strive to provide affordable and accessible educational opportunities to all.
An associate degree, which takes about two years to complete full time, is usually the highest degree available, but community college students can also receive certificates and job training. Many students begin their postsecondary studies at community colleges before transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Most community colleges are commuter schools and do not offer living facilities to students.
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