A school or institution controlled and operated by publicly elected or appointed officials and generally deriving its primary support from public funds.

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Computer keystrokes that, when triggered, complete an action or series of actions within a software program.

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A staff or faculty member who is tasked with helping students in academic-related matters, such as selecting a major, choosing courses to take, and developing a degree plan or academic curriculum that [..]

Written proof, typically in the form of a diploma or certificate, indicating the completion of an educational or knowledge level. Common academic credentials include: MPH, PhD, and ThD.

The formal recognition of a university, college, or postsecondary higher education institution by a regional or national accrediting agency as meeting certain standards or requirements with regards to [..]

The American Opportunity Credit is a tax credit allowing U.S. taxpayers to receive a tax credit of up to $2,500 for tuition payment made to a postsecondary institution.

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A degree granted after completion of a two-year postsecondary program beyond the completion of high school, usually consisting about twenty classes or a minimum of 60 credit hours. Associate degrees c [..]