I’m with bigbob on the Community College question. It’s THE best option for almost any student, especially one who’s chosen to attend college later, and who doesn’t come from a monied family.
Your son should go talk to someone at the local community college about what courses he will need to take to transfer to a 4-year in his intended major. He won’t waste time and money taking courses that don’t lead to that end.
Everything bigbob said is right on. Credits are easily transferred, cost is lower. Your son can continue to live at home, or wherever he’s now living, and can possibly keep his job, at least on a part time basis. Down sides are hard to find.
Absolutely right. CC has been a great choice.