Going to a vocational school or trade school can be a rewarding experience however along with it you take on a big risk and financial hit for the sake of your future.

When checking out a vocational school I strongly recommend you review a few things before hand. First check out the better business bureau in your area and see if any complaints have been filed for the school. This is step one!

After the school checks out, you should also type in the schools name on Google and see what other people are saying about it. Remember however that no one school is perfect however an abundance of "This school stinks" or "The school labs are using old software and hardware" or "They only seem to care about money and not the students" should be a red flag to you.

If there are a lot of positive things being said as compared to the negative then you should be ready to visit the school and take a tour. Remember that you will be meeting a trained salesman so be ready for an only positive slant on the school. After your tour get as much info from the salesperson as possible and take it home, but "before" you leave campus find a student at the school. Take this time to quickly question this student and get an unbiased view point as to how student life is. This will help you greatly in making an educated decision.

If after all the above you still feel confident and everything leans towards the positive side then you should be clear that you're making a good decision about the school and your future. Good Luck!