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Qualified technical school

A vocational school or institution that provides postsecondary training, offers specific career pathway or job training programs, and is located in the United States.

Covered Federal grant program

Specific government funding programs from the Departments of Education and Labor that technical schools would now be eligible for, such as grants for strengthening institutions, student support services (TRIO), child care for student parents, and community college training initiatives.

Eligible career pathway program

A program that prepares students for a specific career, meets certain federal requirements for financial aid eligibility, is listed as an approved training provider, and is aligned with a comprehensive plan of study.

Eligible job training program

A career and technical education program at a qualified technical school that typically runs for 8-15 weeks, provides 150-600 hours of instruction, trains for jobs in critical sectors (like healthcare or manufacturing), and leads to an employer-recognized credential.

Institution of higher education

Generally refers to colleges and universities that provide postsecondary education, including two-year and four-year degree-granting institutions.

Secretary concerned

Refers to the head of the federal department that oversees a specific grant program, in this case, the Secretary of Education for Department of Education grants and the Secretary of Labor for Department of Labor grants.