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- 4. School Any degree program beyond a Bachelor's degree, (Master's or Doctoral)
- 7. Colleges and Universities Schools that get money from the government, and usually offer lower tuition than Private Colleges and Universities.
- 9. Arts College These schools offer a broad selection of courses in the liberal arts, which includes areas such as literature, history, languages, mathematics, and life sciences. Most are private and offer four-year programs that lead to a bachelors degree. These colleges can prepare you for a wide variety of careers or for graduate school.
- 10. These are larger than colleges, and offer more degree programs and majors. They must have at least one graduate program.
- 11. Loans Financial aid that is borrowed from financial institutions. These funds must be paid back; usually with interest.
- 15. Service Academies Consists of 5 highly selective institutions that prepare students to serve as officers in their chosen branch of the military. Students must begin to prepare for these schools no later than 9th grade.
- 17. Degree The highest level of academic degree. Usually a 2-year program after a Master's degree.
- 18. Colleges These schools are private, and are connected to a religious faith.
- 21. Degree An academic degree which usually takes four years to earn and is awarded by a college or university.
- 22. College These schools are private colleges that are specifically for men or women.
- 23. Degree 2 year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical school. The recipient of this degree can then transfer the credits toward a 4 year Bachelor's Degree.
- 24. The cost of classes at a college or university.
- 25. Degree An advanced 2-year program completed after a bachelor's degree.
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- 1. Colleges and Universities Schools that do not get money from the government. Because most of their funding comes from tuition, it can often cost more than a public college or university. However, you may receive generous financial aid from these schools.
- 2. Schools These schools are run like businesses that offer a variety of degree programs. They tend to cost more, leading to more debt.
- 3. Aid methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, and student loans, etc.
- 5. Black Colleges and Universities These schools were created, because black students were denied access to most other colleges. They offer the opportunity to earn a degree, and to connect with their cultural heritage.
- 6. School the first four years of college study (up to a bachelor's degree)
- 8. Institutions These schools are where at least 25% of the students enrolled are Hispanic. These schools offer their Hispanic students a large community where they can be supported, and relate culturally.
- 12. Native American, & Pacific Islander-Serving Institution These schools serve at least 50% low-income students and at least 10% students who identify as Asian-American, Native American, or Pacific Islander.
- 13. A type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. They are usually given to a student by the government, and are related to the parent's income level.
- 14. These are smaller than universities, and don't offer as many degree programs or majors. They do not have to have a graduate program.
- 16. Financial aid that is awarded for having very good grades, or for being good at things like sports. These funds do not have to be paid back.
- 19. College or Jr. College These Schools offer 2-year degree programs that lead to an Associate's degree, or other type of certification. You can transfer from these schools to a 4-year college to finish your Bachelor's degree.
- 20. college/university These schools offer 4 year degree programs that lead to a Bachelor's Degree.