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Changing careers often means heading back to college. But where? The College Opportunities Online Locator makes it easy to find colleges that offer your degree. Each school’s profile provides estimated student expenses and a list of all programs offered.

• College & University Rankings is a collection of links to rankings, but first read the article warning of the pitfalls of trying to rank schools, and the backlash against rankings.
• U.S. News & World Report ranks colleges based on many factors such as freshman class retention and average class size. U.S. News and World Report College Rankings are also available in print in many of the neighborhood Libraries.

Finding financial aid
If you've made the decision to go back to school, the next step is to figure out costs and fees. Start with the Federal Student Aid Web site. Additional financial aid Web sites:

• Financial aid overviews
• Military funding for college
• Students.gov
• Student Aid on the Web
• AmeriCorps

Going to trade school

• Trade Schools Directory

Distance learning 

• JCCC Distance Learning
• KC REACHE
• Distance Learning Schools Directory
• Students.gov Online Education

• Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship
• Registered Apprenticeship (Kansas)

Additional resources

• Midwest Student Exchange Program

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