The differences between free normal students approved by Huazhong Normal University in advance and non-free normal students are: different teacher qualification certificates, different employment distribution and different learning preferences.

First, the teacher qualification certificate is different.

1. Free normal students: Free normal students will be awarded the teacher qualification certificate by Huazhong Normal University after graduation.

2. Non-free normal students: After non-free normal students graduate, Huazhong Normal University does not issue teacher qualification certificates, and graduates need to obtain corresponding teacher qualification certificates.

Second, the employment distribution is different.

1. Free normal students: After graduation, students of free normal students will be assigned a teacher employment assignment. If they do not obey the assignment, they will be refunded the free education expenses they have enjoyed according to the regulations.

2. Non-free normal students: Students who are not free normal students have no teacher employment distribution after graduation and need to apply for their own exams.

Third, learning preferences are different.

1. Free normal students: Free normal students are free of tuition, accommodation and living expenses during their studies at school, and the required funds are arranged by the central government.

2. Non-free normal students: Non-free normal students need to pay their own tuition and accommodation fees during their studies at school, and there is no living allowance.