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	Select pathway	Vocational School	Select pathway
Length
Length		6 months - 2 years
Cost
Cost		Up to $35,000
Typical Format
Typical Format		In-Person Only
Typical Time Commitment
Typical Time Commitment		Full-Time, Part-Time
Typical Schedule
Typical Schedule		Scheduled
Financial Aid
Financial Aid		Federal financial aid, institution or other private grants, or private student loans
Possible Outcomes
Possible Outcomes		Skill, credential, certificate, and/or networking with potential employers
Work Style
Work Style		Meet expectations when there are clear and specific responsibilities and deadlines.
Expectations
Expectations		Devote some homework and study time.
Career Support
Career Support		Looking for some support to find employment.
Learning Activities
Learning Activities		Attending class or work in person Learning a concept and then completing problem sets Academic group projects Exams Skill assessments Practicing a skill hands-on
Enrollment Information
Application Type
Application Type		Non-selective Application
Entry Qualifications
Entry Qualifications		High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED or HiSET)
Academic Record
Academic Record		High School GPA Does Not Impact Enrollment
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