Post-secondary

1. Community and Junior Colleges

1.1. Job training in certain areas

1.2. Two-year associates degree

1.3. Alabama Community Colleges

1.4. Iowa Community Colleges

2. Public colleges and universities

2.1. Less expensive than private colleges

2.1.1. Low rates only available to residents of the state

3. Tuition and Fees/Room and board

3.1. Range from 2,000 a year to 20,000

3.2. Community college often offer least expensive

4. FAFSA

4.1. Financial Aid application

5. Technical

5.1. last weeks, months, or years, depending on career

6. Undergraduate

6.1. Associate degree

6.2. Bachelors degree

7. Four year college or university

7.1. Bachelors of Science

7.2. Bachelors of Arts

7.3. Graduate programs

7.3.1. Masters degree

7.3.2. Doctorate degree

7.3.3. Professional degree

7.4. University of Phoenix - Des Moines Campus

7.5. Kaplan University KHE - Council Bluffs

8. Private colleges and universities

8.1. Cost is higher than private colleges

8.1.1. Financial aid available

9. Vocational training school

9.1. Privately owned

9.2. Computer technology, cosmetology, mechanical repair, court reporting, paralegal services, office administration, and medical assistance

9.3. Five to twelve months or sometimes three years to complete

9.4. Open admission