<p>Lots of people start off at CCs. Don’t worry about that one. In fact, the single largest group of traditional age college students (some estimates go as high as 50% of them) is comprised of those who are commuting to their local community colleges. If you complete a program that will guarantee you admission to Rutgers after two years, you will save a boatload of money, and you may be able to dodge college debt entirely.</p>
<p>Accounting is one of the few careers that seems to offer good job placement right now. If you like that career it is a good one to start out in! Since you are interested in animation, you can have a day job as an accountant to pay the bills while you get ready for your dream job.</p>
<p>To help understand the numbers a bit better, why don’t you run both the Rutgers and the CC expenses through this handy calculator? It might help you figure out which option is best for you; [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid)</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>