Foreign Exchange Students
Many schools have foreign exchange programs, which allow students to come study in the United States for a few months or more. If you wish to study in the United States as a foreign exchange student, you will need an exchange visitor visa.
Vocational Schools, Community and Technical Colleges
Vocational education is designed to train you with practical or specialized job skills, including industrial or commercial occupations. Such training may be obtained through vocational and technical schools, as well as community colleges. Many vocational schools do not require a high school degree, though they may request some sort of high school equivalency score.
Community colleges, also called junior colleges, provide two years of academic instruction, as well as technical and vocational training. Graduates of a community college usually earn an "associate's" degree. Many students begin at a community college, and then transfer to a regular college or university to earn a typical undergraduate (bachelor's) degree. Community colleges often do not demand as high TOEFL scores as universities in order for you to be accepted.
The visa requirements for community colleges are similar as for universities, although you should ask the school for specific details.
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