College is...
Necessary to get a job. True or false?
False. Some jobs require college such as a nurse or teacher but a person can get many jobs without a requirement of a college degree.
Generally less expensive than college. True or false?
True. Trade school is generally shorter to complete and less expensive than college.
More "hands-on" training.
Trade school
When you qualify for a grant to pay for some of the costs of education you don't have to repay it. True or false?
True. Grants are awarded to those who qualify for the grant category and they are not required to be repaid. Examples might include the Bud McCall Grant and Alumni Grants.
The Bud McCall Grant must be repaid after finishing school. True of false?
False
Free for everyone that wants to go. True or false?
False. Most all colleges require that a student pay a fee (referred to as tuition) to attend classes and potentially graduate with a degree.
Less focused on a skill and more general in learning a field of study. True or false?
False. Trade school are more focused on a specific skill and job.
A wide array of job possibilities in a specific area of expertise.
College
A way to borrow money for your education that requires paying it back in the future.
Education loans.
The Bud McCall grant helps with housing, books, and tuition. True or false?
True. Specific amounts for each category are allowed per year.
Requires that you apply and be accepted to attend. True or false?
True. Colleges have students fill out applications to apply and if they are accepted they are allowed to attend the school.
Only for people who have completed college. True or false?
False. Trade schools are for anyone with a high school diploma and that meets the selection criteria of the trade school application process.
To get specialized training beyond high school but also earn money with my skilll as quickly as possible.
Trade school.
Funding for education costs based on an individual's skills or association with an organization or group.
Scholarship. Examples include academic merit, sports, music, and individual or groups donor sponsors.
The Bud McCall Grant does not require that one be a client of Vocational Rehabilitation. True or false?
False. Applicants must be a client of GVRA.
Typically a longer time period to complete than a trade school. True or false?
True. College degrees generally take 4-years to complete or longer. An associate degree can take as little as 2-years but is usually followed by more schooling in a area of focus (like Accounting or Biology).
A career focused training that teaches skills in a specific area. True or false?
True.
Less debt but specialized skills beyond high school.
Trade school.
Schools are the only source for discovering different grants, loans, and scholarships that might be available to pay for education. True or false?
False. School financial aide departments can be a greqaqt resource but there are many other grants, loans, and scholarships that an individual can discover, and potentially qualify for, that a school financial aide department is not aware of.
Applicants for the Bud McCall grant are limited to those with a disability. True or false?
True.
Filling out an application is the only step to getting accepted to college. True or false?
False. Other supporting documents are required for acceptance. These often include letters of recommendation, high school transcript, an essay, or standardized test scores (ACT or SAT).
What is an example of a trade school area of training/focus?
Welding, HVAC Technician, Computer Coding, Cyber Security, Cosmetology, and Auto Repair.
A career in a high demand field without learning things unrelated to my focus.
Trade school
The most common federal form required by school financial aide offices to determine an individuals needs and qualifications for financial grants, loans, and scholarships.
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aide
What standardized federal financial aide form is required for applying for the grant?
FAFSA