Four-D College

Four-D College Academics

Four-D College, founded in 1992, is a school in southern California that offers extensive study programs for students interested in careers in medicine. A number of programs are available at Four-D, including the Dental Assistant Program, Pharmacy Technician Program, Medical Assistant Program, Medical Billing and Coding Program, Message Therapy Program, Continuing Education Program, and Vocational Nursing Program.

Four-D is accredited by the National Accounting Bureau for Health Education and the State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Moreover, the Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians has accredited Four-D’s Vocational Nursing Program.

The City of San Bernardino Employment and Training Agencies has named Four-D College as School of the Year. The college also received a similar award by the San Bernardino Private Industry Council.

Four-D College was established by Linda L. Smith, who has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She named the school Four-D based on the principles of desire, determination, drive, and deliver.

Four-D College Admissions

Four-D College has an open admissions policy. Prospective students can enroll in any program provided they have a high school diploma or GED-equivalent. In addition, they must pass a standardized entrance exam. Students applying to the Vocational Nursing Program must pass an Ability-to-Benefit test.

All prospective students must schedule a visit to the Four-D College campus so they can see the facilities of the program in which they want to enroll. They must also fill out a questionnaire and complete an interview with a representative from Admissions. Finally, they must sign a Statement of General Health form.

International applicants are required to show documentation that they have completed a high school curriculum that is certified to be equivalent to a high school in the U.S. They must also demonstrate proficiency in English.

Four-D College Financial Aid

As noted above, all applicants to Four-D College are required to visit the campus; in addition, they must schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Financial Aid Department. Any student can request a free financial aid assessment before they enroll in a Four-D program.

Many different types of financial aid are available for students seeking admission to Four-D. Grants, loans, scholarships, and work study programs help most Four-D students pay for college.

Four-D College Students

Four-D College is located in Colton, California, a small town in San Bernardino County. The city is home to the Colton Crossing, one of the country’s most active at-grade railroad crossings. Students looking for things to do with their spare time need not look very far: Los Angeles is a one-hour drive away, and San Diego is a two-hour trip down Interstate 15. Those not in a big city mood can head east, where Joshua Tree National Park is just over an hour away.

Many extracurricular activities are available to students who attend Four-D. The Career Development Department assists students who seek guidance finding the right career path. A school counseling program advises students in a range of issues, from healthcare to housing. And positions on the Student Council are available to ambitious young men and women who maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

On-campus pre-school and child care services are available for busy parents working their way through college.

General Characteristics

Highest offering	At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs
Calendar System	Differs by program
Years of college work required	N/A
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification