| Item Name | Narrative | Defininition as of |
|---|---|---|
| Early College | A current high school student who is enrolled in a postsecondary course for only postsecondary credit. | 3/24/2014 |
| Economically Disadvantaged Student | Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children. | 3/24/2014 |
| Educational Gain | Performance measure. Whether student has demonstrated a measurable gain in their literacy, math, or English language skills as measured by approved assessment instrument. (ABE) | 3/24/2014 |
| English as a Second Language | Students whose first language is something other than English are referred to as English Language Learners and are often designated as ESL. | 3/24/2014 |
| English Remediation Needed | Student was identified by the postsecondary institution as needing English remediation. | 3/24/2014 |
| Enrollment in Postsecondary Institutions. | Demographic info. Whether a student is currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution. (ABE) | 3/24/2014 |
| Entered Employment | Performance measure. Whether student obtain unsubsidized employment within one quarter after exiting program. (ABE) | 3/24/2014 |
| Entered Postsecondary Education or Training | Performance measure. Whether student enrolled in a post-secondary institution or training after exiting program. (ABE) | 3/24/2014 |
| Entrance Exam? | Was the test used as an Entrance Exam? Entrance Exams can be used to determine whether a student is admitted into the institution. | 3/24/2014 |
| Exclusion Reason | Students may be excluded from a cohort if they left the institution for an approved reason. | 3/24/2014 |
| Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | EFC is utilized to determine how much the student and/or their family can contribute towards their postsecondary education. The result is used to determine financial need. | 3/24/2014 |