a public or private school that prepares you for a career in a specific field. examples include art, music, teaching, engineering, business, health science, and religion
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Technical/Trade School
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a post-secondary school that offers instruction and training in a skill or trade. example: plumbing or cosmetology
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Post-Secondary Option That Requires The Most Time
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Apprenticeship
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Public College or University
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school partially funded by a state or local government, often called a state school or city college/university
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4 out of 5
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the number of jobs that require education beyond a high school diploma
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Most Expensive Post-Secondary School Option
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Four-Year college or university
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Undergraduate
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a student in a university or college who has not received his or her Bachelor's degree
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Post-secondary Education
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schooling after high school that includes programs at technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges
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Tuition
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fees paid for instruction, especially for post-secondary education
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Accreditation
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official approval of a program after a school has met specific requirements
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Apprenticeship
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a position in which a recent graduate receives on-the-job training and classroom instruction, sometimes with pay
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Admissions
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the department at a college or university that oversees the application and acceptance process
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Graduate School
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additional education after a four-year college
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Campus Life/Residence
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the department at a college or university that oversees campus housing, dining, and on-campus clubs and activities
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Community College
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a post-secondary school that offers career training, or preparation for a four-year college (also called a two-year college)
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Financial Aid
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scholarships, grants, loans, and other assistance programs that help pay for tuitiion and other post-secondary school expenses
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Prospective Students
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potential or future students at a college or university
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Private College or University
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school that receives a small amount of ongoing government support; tuition is usually higher, but so is the aid that is offered
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Enrollment
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the number of students who are currently attending a particular college or university