Banking and Financial Services Degree

The robust world of Banking and Financial Support Services is a field of study emphasizing the facilitation of financial and economic services for individuals and business entities. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer banking and financial services degrees.

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Terra Community College

100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH

Terra Community College, located in Fremont, Ohio, was founded in 1968 as Vanguard Technical Institute. The school received degree granting status in 1969 and expanded the schools facilities in 1970. By 1973 the school changed its name to Terra Technical College. Over the next decade a new campus was built and new facilities added to the school. In 1994 the school received another name change, this time to Terra State Community College. The school again began groundbreaking on new facilities to modernize and upgrade the school, and the name was once again changed, this time to the current. The school has grown from its original roots, adding more programs and students, and offering a more diverse selection of degrees. The school is a public two year institution dedicated to the betterment of the community through educational, cultural and economic development.

Academics

Terra Community College offers over 60 programs of study that may be used for transfer or for career development. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at a low cost, then apply for transfer to a four year institution in order to pursue the final two years of a bachelor's degree. Career programs result in certificate's or associate degrees, and provides students with the skills and experience necessary to perform professionally in a work environment related to one's field of study. Graduates of such programs are immediately eligible to obtain entry level positions and perform the tasks and duties asked of them without error.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assisting

Admissions and Financial Aid

As an open enrollment institution students who meet the minimum requirements for enrollment are eligible for admission. Students interested in attending the school should complete the application and provide all pertinent documents and scores, followed by making an appointment with a counselor to discuss program enrollment, classes and registration options. Students may also be required to take a placement exam in order determine which general education courses he or she must take.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Student must obtain a federal PIN and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order for the school to be able to determine need, eligibility and awards. The financial aid office may ask students to supply additional information in order to have a more complete picture of a student's financial situation and to properly assess that students needs and to disburse awards.

Clubs and Organizations

Terra Community College supports a number of clubs and organization on campus to allow students to gather and relate to one another over shared interests. Students are encouraged to participate in clubs as they assist in the social process, and allow for individuals with like minds to meet and form bonds that may be beneficial in the future. Additionally, clubs offer the opportunity for students to explore new ideas and interests that may have not appealed to them in the past.

Clubs and organizations include:

• Astronomy Club
• Student Veterans of America
• Phi Theta Kappa
• Student Nurses Association
• Math Club

Students may also form their own club if a club does not exist that appeal to their interests.

Students Enrolled in the Banking and Financial Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Terra Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Loan Counselors

Description

Provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, loan counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.5% from 2014 to 2024

Bill and Account Collectors

Description

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond; initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection; and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bill and account collectors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Tellers

Description

Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, tellers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -7.7% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Authorizers

Description

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit authorizers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).