Choosing a college 

Another is how you're going to pay for your education.

Evaluations of curricula, policies and administrative practices

Housing facilities

Courses offered

Programs of interest to you

Admissions requirements - do you meet them

Quality of education versus a reasonable price - Compromises will be made.

Services and activities - are your needs going to be met? 

Evaluate placement rates for students who have recently graduated

Evaluate the school's accreditation, licensing and student loan default rate

Evaluate the schools graduation statistics

Evaluate the percentage of its students who complete programs 

Evaluate the percentage of students who transfer out

Campus security - review the school's campus security report

Talk to your high school counselor, local employers, and the state higher education agency

Check with the local Better Business Bureau offices to see if there are complaints about the college

Check on financial aid availability

Check on refund policies before enrolling in classes

What are the counseling procedures are for the school's financial aid office, location, hours, etc. 

What the procedures and deadlines are for submitting applications for each available financial aid program

How the school selects financial aid recipients

How will the school determine your financial need

How and when you'll receive your aid

What kind of work-study programs are there