How to use Search4CareerColleges.com

Looking for a great education but never visited Search4CareerColleges before? Read this quick tutorial to find out how to get the most out of your search for a great school!

Search by course type | Search by school name | Search for online courses | Troubleshooting | Search returns no results | Get an error message

To search by course type:

1. Locate the dropdown menu in the red box in the middle of Search4CareerCollege's front page (Ex. A) and choose the coursework category in which you are interested.
   Quick tip: You can only choose one category per search, but you can search different categories each time, as many times as you like.
   • Example A
     
2. After choosing your curriculum, enter your Zip code to focus the search on schools in your general area. (Ex. B) Click the red "GO" button for your search results. Your search results will give you a list of schools in that Zip code, plus a list of schools in nearby Zip codes and online schools.
   • Example B
     
3. If your search was successful, you should now have a search return of one or more schools, which you can now investigate. (Ex. C) All of the information listed by schools is absolutely free, and so are the information packets, catalogs and course listings they send you.
   • Example C
     
4. Determine which schools you are interested in finding out more about. After clicking on a school's link in the search results list, you will be taken to a page that gives a short overview of the school; what courses from your chosen category are offered there; and other useful information about financial aid, admissions requirements and more.
   
   If the school sounds interesting, fill out the form on the page. (Ex. D) Each field that has a red asterisk (*) next to it is a required field. The form will not be processed without this information.
   • Example D
     
5. After you have filled out all of the required fields, hit the "Request Information" button at the bottom of the form. (Ex. E) It will take the school anywhere from a few minutes to a few days to respond to your request for information.
   • Example E
     
6. After you click the "Request Information" button, you will be taken to a page that confirms your information request. Some of the confirmation pages will also feature links to the school's web site, which allows you to familiarize yourself with a new, interesting school. (Ex. F)
   • Example F
     

To search by school name:

1. Search4CareerColleges lists information and links for thousands of schools. If you have heard about a school from a friend or watched an ad on television featuring an interesting school, type the school name into our "Search by School Name" window, located on the front page. (Ex. G)
   
   The result will list all the campuses that particular school has in the country. Be sure to check that the school you choose is in or near your Zip code. Quick tip: Make sure you spell the school's name correctly, or else you may get an empty search result.
   • Example G
     
2. Follow steps 4-6 from the instructions on how to search by course type

To search for online courses:

The Internet is expanding like never before, and more schools are offering courses and degrees online. If you have access to a computer with an Internet connection, you can probably find an online course that will suit your needs and your schedule.

Online courses are generally offered to people living anywhere in the country. Most schools have online courses that feature identical or very similar study materials as their regular courses. This means that the degree outcome of an online course is many times identical to the degree outcome of a traditional course. Basically, if you can connect to the Internet, you can earn a degree or certification.

1. You can find the entire list of our online degree providers by clicking on the "Distance Learning" link at the top right of the Search4CareerColleges homepage. (Ex. H) This will take you to a page that categorizes the schools by the curricula they teach. (Ex. I)
   • Example H
     
   • Example I
     
2. After you click on the online school category of your choice, you can pick from a list of schools you find interesting.
3. Follow steps 4-6 from the instructions on how to search by course type.

Troubleshooting:

1. Did you conduct a search for a school but come up with an empty list? If you did, this doesn't always mean that there are no schools in your area currently accepting new students. You can conduct a broader search for schools in your chosen categories and areas by using our "Search by State" function. (Ex. J)
   • Example J
     

When your search returns no results:

Here, you could investigate an online course. Matching online schools are located in the righthand column with classes similar to the criteria that you want in an on-campus school. For instance, you may have wanted to go to a local college to learn how to be a paralegal, but found that no schools in your area have open slots in paralegal courses. Paralegal certification is a common online course and you may find many acceptable courses that give the same certification. Learn more about online degrees.

If you get an error message:

1. Error forms look like this (Ex. K). If you see this page, your information was not sent to the school you chose because they are not currently accepting new students. You can follow the link at the top of the page back to your original search results to pick another school from the list.
   • Example K
     

All information offered about schools on Search4CareerColleges.com is free. Please use us as a resource for your educational needs.