<p>One advantage of going to a cc instead of a 4 year, particularly a private school, is that with a cc it is easy to attend part time if needed. So, as the student adjusts to school, if the stress or workload is too much due to the illness, or med side effects (many meds cause a need for more hours of sleep), the student can go part time and still make progress (and not lose a lot of $). These decisions are best made in consultation with the student’s therapist. I would caution against underestimating the stress of freshman year in the dorms as it relates to handling mental illness. OP, good luck to you, take care of yourself.</p>