Types of Postsecondary Education
Schooling that offers 2-year associates degrees.
What is Community College ?
This is the lowest requirement most colleges ask for?
What is a high school diploma / GED ?
This is money you BORROW and must repay for school.
What is a student loan?
Jamal wants to work with his hands fixing cars and doesn't want to sit in class for 4 years. What type of program should he choose?
What is a trade/technical program?
This is where a school is?
What is the location?
Postsecondary education that trains students in skilled trades.
What is Trade School ?
These are people who write about your character.
What is a letter of recommendation?
This is money you DO NOT have to repay for school.
What is a scholarship/grant?
Marcus wants to start working as soon as possible and earn money while learning a skill. What is the best option for him?
What is an apprenticeship?
This tells you how much a school costs?
What is tuition?
This term is used to describe education after high school.
What is Postsecondary Education?
What is a transcript?
This form is completed to get financial aid.
HINT: It's an acronym. (ex: ABCD)
What is FAFSA?
Tiana is interested in cooking and wants to work in a restaurant or own a bakery one day. What program should she look for?
What is a culinary art program?
This support helps students with disabilities in college.
What are disability support services?
Schooling that offers 4-year degrees
What is a University?
This test is sometimes required for 4-year colleges.
What is a SAT/ACT?
What is an entrance exam?
This covers things like tuition, books, and housing.
What is the cost of attendance?
Aaliyah wants to become a nurse and knows she needs formal training and a degree. What type of program should she choose?
What is a nursing program?
This tells you how many students attend a school?
What is the school population?
What is the school size?
This type of program lets you earn while learning on the job.
What is an apprenticeship?
This is a number on your transcript that tells colleges how well your grades were in school.
HINT: It's an acronym. (ex: ABCD)
What is a GPA?
You receive money for school, but must work a job (on campus) to earn it while attending classes.
What is a work-study?
Chris is not sure what career he wants but knows what he likes and dislikes. What should he do first?
Chris is not sure what career he wants but knows what he likes and dislikes. What should he do first?
This helps students find jobs after graduation.
What is career placement services?