<p>Two brothers in our neighborhood went to CC, then transferred to local 4 year public college - they had scholarship to CC. It worked out great Our local 4 year college is a top tier public state school - saving on room and board was helpful. They also were able to line up paid work in their field.</p>
<p>Some local students actually live on campus rather than at home, even though parents live very close to campus (less than 20 min drive). I think the peer students don’t care, because there are many that live at home and many live in dorms.</p>
<p>Going to CC first, it is different than attending four year college right away. However, since so many schools have requirements for first year students living on-campus and taking a particular meal plan, those things do drive up first year costs. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>