Using longitudinal data from early adolescence through young adulthood, this study examined the association between different types of postsecondary education (PSE), age of enrollment in PSE, and the trajectory of alcohol use for Canadian young adults (N = 521). Trajectories of alcohol use were ...
The purpose of this paper is to capture and profile postsecondary education dropouts from three different types of postsecondary education - university, college and other types of institutions. It compares them with graduates from these three types of institutions. The report is structured in four ...
Formal education or formal learningusually takes place in the premises of the school, where a person may learn basic, academic, or trade skills. Small children often attend a nursery or kindergarten but often formal education begins in elementary school and continues with secondary school. Post-sec...
(although some of the general education courses may transfer).Bachelor's Degree: This is a four-year course of study -- although some professional degrees may be longer -- that generally results in either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). It's also called ...
The choice of where to send a child for education needs to be taken seriously and chosen carefully. Those who are part of the middle and upper socioeconomic classes might choose to send their children to private or boarding schools where parents have to pay tuition. Because private schools are...
Secondary education Australia is a popular secondary school destination due to the quality and international recognition of the education offered, and the safe, caring and multicultural environment. An Australian secondary school education will provide you with skills for your future study, employment an...
Postsecondary delay in the U.S. is a topic that has generated interest in the field of higher education in recent decades. Seventeen percent of U.S. students under the age of 24 who began their postsecondary education in 2004 delayed their entrance for some period of time. At the national...
There are many online credentials out there, so look for signs of quality. Enrolling in postsecondary education or training on top of a job or family responsibilities can be difficult. But earning a credential online is a flexible option for aspiring learners. "You can fit it i...
An education loan, also known as a student loan, is a type of loan used to finance a post-secondary education. Education loans can be used to cover the cost of tuition, books and supplies, as well as living expenses. Payments are usually deferred while students are in college and sometime...
To qualify for this tax credit, your filing status must be single, married filing jointly, head of household, or qualifying widow or widower with a qualifying child.30 Lifetime Learning Credit The Lifetime Learning Credit can help offset the costs of any years of postsecondary education and wh...