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Community colleges like Wor-Wic offer many different types of education to meet student needs. We offer credit degrees and certificates leading to employment, and many of these transfer to a four-year college or university so you can complete your bachelor鈥檚 degree. We also offer short-term, non-credit courses that get you the skills and knowledge you need to get a job. Many of these courses lead聽to a license or certification.
There鈥檚 lots to consider when thinking about what type of education is best for you.聽The chart below gives you a little more information on the differences between credit and non-credit.聽If you have questions, our admissions team is ready to help! Send an email to聽admissions@worwic.edu聽or call 410-334-2895.
| Question | Credit | Non-Credit | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can I complete quickly? | No | Yes | A degree will generally take you at least two years if you attend full time. Many non-credit courses that lead to a certification can be completed in less than six months, and some non-credit courses might only meet for a couple of sessions. |
| Can I earn a college degree? | Yes | No | All of our credit programs offer a degree, and some also offer certificate options that take less time to complete. Non-credit courses do not lead to a degree, but some lead to a license or certification. |
| Will my courses transfer? | Yes | No | The vast majority of our credit courses to a four-year college or university, but you need to check with the institution you plan to attend. Non-credit courses do not transfer to other institutions. |
| Can I receive federal financial aid (Pell grants)? | Yes | No | Students who enroll in credit programs can apply for federal . Federal financial aid is not available for students enrolled in non-credit courses. |
| Can I receive a scholarship or other types of financial assistance? | Yes | Yes | We offer many scholarships for students enrolled in credit programs, and financial assistance is available for some non-credit courses. Visit for more information. |
| Can I attend for free? | Yes | Yes | There are several free college programs that cover tuition and fees for recent high school graduates or GED completers to get a credit degree or certificate. Select non-credit courses are eligible for tuition assistance. |
| Can I use my veterans benefits? | Yes | Yes | All of our credit programs and many of our non-credit courses are eligible for veterans benefits. Visit our page for more information |
| Do you offer a payment plan? | Yes | Yes | Payment plans are available for students taking credit courses. Some non-credit classes are also eligible for a deferred tuition payment plan. |
| Can I take courses online? | Yes | Yes | Online credit and non-credit courses are available. |
| Can I register online? | Yes | Yes | Online registration is available for credit and non-credit courses. New credit students and students who register for some non-credit courses are required to visit the campus to complete certain requirements before they can register online. |
When making a decision about your education, think about what you really want to do, what your future career plans are and what聽other things you have going on in your life.聽A good place to start before you make a decision is聽career services, and as always, we鈥檙e here to help you figure out what type of education is best for you.