A time period after high school graduation; usually referring to training or education received after high school.

a school program that allows students to receive academic credit for career work in the student's field of interest done outside the school

Working in an industry through a school program (usually when you are in college) to gain skills and experience, usually without pay.

Doing community service as part of a classroom assignment.

activities that occur outside traditional class time, but are directly related to classroom instruction

time spent as a novice learning a trade from a skilled worker

2 year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical school. The recipient of an Associate's Degree can then transfer the credits toward a 4 year Bachelor's Degree.

An academic degree which usually takes four years to earn and is awarded by a college or university.

An advanced 2-year program completed after attainment of a bachelor's degree.

cost of housing and food while attending college or career school.

a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.

methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc.

Forms of educational funding that do not have to be repaid.

Money borrowed to pay for education. This money must be paid back.

A merit-based form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually offered on the basis of academic, athletic or other achievements

program that combines part-time classroom study with gainful employment in industry or in the community

officially authorized or recognized; provided with credentials

The first few weeks of military training (officially called Initial-Entry Training and informally called "Boot Camp").

postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities, highest level of academic degree. Everyone is familiar with the medical doctor, who holds an M.D. (Medical Doctorate). But you can earn a doctorate in almost any subject area, Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as PhD.

Documentation of having met certain standards

Type of college with up to 2-year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees.

A full-time student is TYPICALLY enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester (full-time status for a Summer term is usually 6 credit hours).

A type of higher learning school that focuses on job skill training for specific career fields rather than academics in liberal arts

A post-secondary training institution for skilled trades not requiring a college degree.

a school that prepares students for specific careers