Post Secondary Vocabulary Intro

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An achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school.

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ACT

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Free money offered by the school to meet the student's need, reward merit, or both, usually awarded by non-profits or the government

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College Grants

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An educational institution where you can complete an undergraduate studies program in order to get a Bachelor's degree.

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College/University

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Training programs specific to work skills and trades (like cosmetology or plumbing) which require the employee to be certified. Not a college degree.

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Certificate Programs

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A multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

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ASVAB

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Qualifications or experience you need to have before you can be accepted as a student. Students should develop these starting as a freshman in HS.

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Admission Requirement

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A publicly-funded higher education facility based in a local community.

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Community College

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Of or related to the armed forces of a country: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

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Military

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid; determines how much financial aid a student may receive.

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FAFSA

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The cost of taking courses at a college or university

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Tuition