<p>Your best bet is to go to the community college…but check to see if the CC has any “articulation agreements” with four year colleges. Articulation agreements mean that the four year school will accept you and your credits upon satisfactory completion of the community college courses. This may not be the four year school of your dreams but it is a way to actually be assured that the community college courses you TAKE will be transferable to the four year school.</p>
<p>Re: scholarships…there aren’t too many for transfer student, and typically not full rides. BUT you may find that there is something for you. You need to check the specific four year college to which you will anticipate applying. </p>
<p>The other option would be to pursue a two year associates degree in something at that community college and then get a job. Work and save money for a couple of years…or attend college (4 year) part time. </p>
<p>Oh…and some colleges do stil have co-op programs whereby you work a term and go to school for a term. This can be a wonderful thing as it gives you the income to pay for some of your schooling AND gives you work experience. This is not available everywhere but some schools do have co-op programs.</p>