Unit 3 Post Secondary

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