Continuing Education

What is the difference between a four-year college and a technical school?

- A four-year college offers classes in many different subjects, and a technical school offers training in one skill or trade.

Which of these is a form of financial aid? Select the two correct answers.

- A scholarship - A student loan

Which of these options will prepare you for entering the corporate world?​​​​​​​

- College

When evaluating a college or university, why is it important to consider whether a similar degree can be obtained at a less expensive school?

- Given the expected resulting income level, you want to make sure you are able to pay back any debt incurred.

Which of these is part of the work-study program?

- Help finding a job close to campus

What is a needs-based scholarship?

- It is a scholarship given to students with financial needs.

What is the difference between a private and a public scholarship?

- Private scholarships are awarded by organizations or schools, while public scholarships are government-awarded.

Which are postsecondary education options? Select the two correct answers.

- Technical or trade school - College

Jordan was born and raised in New York and he is has been accepted by a public four-year college in Charleston, South Carolina. He has also been accepted to a public four-year college in upstate New York. He can receive equivalent educations at both schools. What objective advantage does one college have over the other college?

- The New York college will be less expensive since Jordan will get in-state resident tuition rates

What could be implied by a university having both a high graduation rate and a low student/teacher ratio?

- The low student/teacher ratio could suggest that students have access to additional teaching resources which provides support and ensures higher graduation rates.

What does a high graduation rate suggest about a university or college?

- The university selects the right students to admit and provides the right level of education, financial and other support to ensure that the student can be successful.

What is the main educational disadvantage of education provided through the military?

- There may be interruption in education for active duty servicemembers

Distinguish between training and education.​​​​​​​

- Training is learning something with the goal of performing a skill, and education is about gaining theoretical knowledge.

Which are ways to spend less on school textbooks? Select the two correct answers.

- You can buy used books - You can rent books

Which of these is the main advantage of student loans?

- You receive the money upfront to cover your expenses.