Forrest Junior College
601 E River St, Anderson, SC, 29624-2405 -
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The mission of Forrest Junior College is to provide an environment that inspires students to more fully develop the confidence to reach their personal and professional goals. The college strives to attain its mission by providing appropriate educational experiences that stress personal and academic goal attainment and emphasize the importance of learning as a life-long process through both individual and group work....
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| County | Anderson County, SC | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 82 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 39 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 121 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 76% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,900 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 95% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,125 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Forrest Junior College was founded in January 1946 by Mr. R.C. Carr. and was known at that time as the Carolina School of Commerce. The College was located on East Benson Street. Mr. Charles M. Forrest purchased the school in 1951 and, in 1954 the College moved to 500 North McDuffie Street. In 1963, a new facility was constructed and opened at its present location at 601 E River Street. The new facility became known as Forrest College. In April 1985, John Re, Ph.D., and Charles Palmer, Jr., M.Ed., purchased Forrest College, and in March 1989, changed its name to Forrest Junior College.
- Forrest Junior College is located at 601 E. River Street in Anderson, SC. The institution offers an associate degree program with nine areas of specialization, as well as a number of diploma programs. The College is different from traditional junior colleges in a number of ways. Our classes are small. Consequently, our students receive more individualized instruction and attention. Age is not relevant at FJC, with students ranging from the teens through the seventies.
- The College offers Associate Degree in Accounting, Computer Information Services, Early Childhood Development, Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies, Legal Office Administration and Medical Office Administration. Diploma Programs offered by the College includes Administrative Office Assistant, Bookkeeper, Managed Care Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant and Medical Office Assistant.
- Forrest Junior College is accredited as a junior college by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national professional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, the College has program accreditation for its Medical Assisting Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
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- Free communication workshop to be held at Forrest Junior College: (Anderson Independent-Mail)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 08:42:00 pm
ANDERSON —A free workshop to help sharpen communication skills will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Forrest Junior College. Topics will include proper e-mail and phone call etiquette and personal communication techniques. For more information, call (864) 225-7653 or visit www.forrestcollege.edu. - Stovall named vice president of Forrest College (Anderson Independent-Mail)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 07:30:40 pm
Becky Stovall states that being a part of the Anderson community again is like coming home. As new vice president, her charter will include supporting the president, Rod Kruse, in all the planning and directing in the administration of the college, facilities, academic programs, personnel, security, and information technology. Additionally, Stovall will coordinate the Business Administration ...
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