the safest thing is that it meets the required standards since I read most of these but what are the terms that I can choose when deciding for a college school?
You can choose between a two-year community and junior colleges or a four-year college and university.
Any advice on how to improve my chances to get funding and get into a good school?
Just take into consideration that it is a long term investment and plan carefully so you can find the school and get the funding options that best work for your current situation.