Cost of instruction from a college/university, usually billed by semester
What is Tuition?
Statement of accomplishment given by a college, when required credits have been achieved
What is a Degree?
Schools funded by the govt/state
What is a Public University?
Money awarded to students to help pay for education
What is a Scholarship?
2-year degree - first that you can obtain
What is an Associate's Degree?
Schools funded by endowments/tuition/funding
What is a Private University?
Methods of paying for education/training, such as grants or scholarships
What is Financial Aid?
4-year degree - aka undergrad
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
School whose profits go into school programs
What is a Non-Profit University
Money borrowed to pay for education
What are Student Loans?
4+ year degree - aka graduate degree
What is a Master's Degree?
School whose money goes to owners and shareholders
What is a For-Profit University?
Officially authorized/provided with credentials
What is Accredited?
Highest degree you can earn - Ph. D.
What is a Doctorate Degree?
School which provides trade training, apprentice education, and similar courses
What is Trade/Vocational School?