Information for parents
A career-focused education
Parents often have lots of questions about college. We've compiled frequently asked questions from other parents for your review. If you can't find the answers you need, you can call 800-281-2978 to speak with an admissions representative.
Some parents wonder why they should consider a career-focused college instead of a community college or a four-year traditional college for their student. Career colleges, like Westwood, offer free and easy-to-access tutoring and incorporate a focus on in-school and in-field career assistance. Take a look at the chart below to compare a career-focused college such as Westwood with a four-year college or a community college.
| Career-focused colleges such as Westwood | Four-year university | Community College | |
| Instructors methods | Hands-on | Large lectures | Smaller lectures |
| Career-related classes from day one* | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Instructors | Are working professionals in their fields | Typically their only career has been teaching | Often part-time instructors who teach as a sideline |
| Campus size | One or two friendly, easy-to-navigate buildings | Typically many acres and buildings | Often multiple acres and buildings |
Student financing
We're here to make this work for your family. Student financing doesn’t have to be confusing. We make it simple with our online Student Financing center. In just six easy steps, you can submit your student’s financial aid paperwork online. Your student finance specialist is here to help you through the entire financial aid process. You can even go to our Student Financing office and complete the six-step process on one of our computers, with your student’s specialist by your side. Visit our Student Financing section to explore the five different financing options that are available to help cover the cost of your student’s education.
High school scholarship program
Westwood has a high school scholarship program that recognizes motivated high school seniors and encourages their pursuit of advanced career education in their chosen fields. For more information, and to apply, please download a scholarship application form.
More information and frequently asked questions
For more information about our career services, student services and student achievement recognitions, visit the high school section or take a look at the frequently asked questions from parents.
*Subject to students meeting admissions placement requirements
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If you would like to have all of the above information in an easily printable format, download our parent preview book PDF. If you live in Texas or Virginia, please download the following versions: Parent Preview Book TX or Parent Preview Book VA.