Going to community college is a surefire way to save money earning a degree.
How much money?Try $15,000, on average.
So, were all clear on how community college helps with saving money on your education.
But wait, theres more!
In other words, they exist to provide enrichment, learning and life tools for anyone who wants them.
And some of them are free or cheap.
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Community Events and Speakers
Moving to a new place is an expensive endeavor.
But there are free ways to immerse yourself in your new surroundings that dont involve expensive bars and restaurants.
Community colleges regularly host fun, interesting events, often at no charge.
Free or Cheap Dental Care
Dental schools are filled with students who need practice.
By having your dental work done at an educational institution, you could save hundreds on expensive procedures.
Resume-Writing Help
Looking for your first real job?
If youre not surehow to write a resumeorwhat to put in a cover letter, theres help.
Community colleges frequently host resume writing workshops to help job seekers make the best possible impression.
Free and Cheap Exercise Classes
Goodbye, $80-a-month gym membership!
Low-Cost Venue Rentals
Know what else community colleges have a lot of?
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Community colleges offer an array of lower-cost camps for all ages.
Check out what your local community college offers in the summer.
Foreign Language and ESL Classes
Have you always wanted to be able to converse in German?
Are you planning a trip to another country and want to get a taste of the language?
There areplenty of appsout there, but community colleges offer in-person language courses for just these purposes.
Molly Moorhead is a former senior editor at The Penny Hoarder.
