That was exactly the sort of reply I was looking for, thanks for that.

In the UK, all you have to do to try and get a university place is to take a year long "Access" Course or retake some A-Levels. It seems to be easier to enter Higher Education in the UK than in the US? Is that fair to say?

I will let you know what I find on the website you suggested.

Thanks again.

Re: College Education in the US
 

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    > That was exactly the sort of reply I was looking for, thanks for that.
    > In the UK, all you have to do to try and get a university place is to
    > take a year long "Access" Course or retake some A-Levels. It seems to
    > be easier to enter Higher Education in the UK than in the US? Is that
    > fair to say?

It depends on what your question actually is. First, what does "easier"
mean? Does it refer at all to funding, or paperwork? That would certainly
make a difference for a U.K. person. Let's assume you are speaking purely
of academic qualification.

Is it easier for a U.K. citizen to enter higher education in the U.K. than
for a U.S. citizen to enter higher education in the U.S.?

I doubt it. There are many colleges in the U.S. that will accept entering
students with a high school diploma, or even without a high school diploma,
just a G.E.D. or other test of equivalency. There is no such thing as an
"Access" course, simply to enter higher education. I have never heard of a
school requesting more from an applicant because the high school diploma is,
let's say, 30 years old. (In fact, high school education was probably
better 30 years ago than today.)

Of course, these colleges may not be of the quality that you really want.
The more competitive colleges require SAT scores, letter of recommendation,
etc.

Is it easier for a U.K. citizen to enter higher education in the U.K. than
for a U.K. citizen to enter higher education in the U.S.?

Maybe. However, the differences will have to do with establishing high
school graduation equivalence to the satisfaction of the school's admissions
office.

College in the USA
 

Hmmmm. you haven't also registered at UKMancoll have you?

Here are some links to get help towards course fees & scholarships in the US:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/2001/11...holarships.htm

This one here might be more useful to you: have you heard of the Fullbright Commission, which is like an educational exchange programme for UK/US students. Also links to student work placements in the US:

http://www.fullbright.co.uk

Hope this helps!

If not, do a UK Access course then train to be a teacher, better still - nurse, Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist. The NHS pays for the course fees. You will easily find a sponsor in the USA, Canada, Oz, NZ as there is a worldwide shortage with an ageing population. See for example:

http://www.cot.org.uk (Once you have been sponsored & get your Green Card you can change career!).