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Payment Plan

Payment Plan for online students allows for pre-registration (D1, D2 and D3 – if applicable) of the upcoming semester and to pay tuition in four scheduled installments.18 

Plan of study

The plan of study document details the course groupings term-by-term that are used to create the student’s course schedule and helps guide decisions around which courses to take next.19 

Practicum

A practicum is a course of study for teachers, doctors, nurses, etc., that involves actually working in the area of study and using the knowledge and skills that have been learned in a school.13 

Private School

A private college is supported by tuition, endowment, and donations, unlike a public college, which is often supported by state funds. Private colleges often offer the best financial aid and more personal attention, but it’s important for students to review each college’s specific attributes in relation to their educational needs. 

Professor

“Professor” denotes full-time, tenured faculty. Also see: Instructor and Adjunct. 

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