John Is Just Hired by a Software Company as a Programmer.He

John is just hired by a software company as a programmer.He is also a part-time student at the local college and needs just a few credits to graduate from this college.A college degree is required in order to work as a programmer in this software company.Therefore,John receives below-minimum pay rate until he graduates from college.What type of pay rate does John receive?

A) green circle rates
B) red circle rate
C) midpoint pay rate
D) two-tier pay rate