Financial Information of Community Colleges and Vocational Schools (FINCOL)

Type of education of learning institution, type

Type of education refers to the kind of learning program offered according to the level of education and the type of institution where that education is given.

Learning institution refers to an established organization having education as a primary purpose. It provides classes on a variety of subjects leading to the issuing of some certification of successful completion of a learning program.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
• Type of education
• Type of vocational training program