Forrest Junior College
Location and Contact Information
601 E River StreetAnderson, SC 29624-2405
USA
Main Tel: 8640000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Forrest Junior College is located in Anderson, South Carolina. It is a for-profit, private institute. The college was established by Mr. R.C. Carr as the Carolina School of Commerce in January 1946. The institute was purchased by Mr. Charles M. Forrest in the year 1951.The college was renamed ‘Forrest Junior College’ in March 1989; the name of the college can be abbreviated as FJC. Forrest Junior College offers degrees in the fields such as business administration, administrative office assisting, medical assisting, and criminal justice.
Forrest Junior College provides financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. Apart from this, the students can also earn scholarships from private sources like churches, clubs, fraternal groups, and societies. FJC also offers academic/career counseling to both current and prospective students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 9,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid
Forrest Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 85% | $4,117 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 85% | $4,117 |
| Pell Grant | 85% | $3,940 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $600 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 95% | $5,632 |
| Federal Loan | 95% | $5,632 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 42 | 3 |
| < 1 year certificate | 7 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 98 in 2009-2010 (189 full-time equivalent).
Students under 25 years old represent 35% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies