College Terminology
The main area of study a student chooses to focus on while earning their degree.
What is a major?
What two forms of Financial Aid do not need to be repaid?
What are scholarships and grants?
Peru State College and the State of Nebraska were both founded in what Year?
What is 1867?
A course required for all students to graduate, regardless of major.
What is a general education class?
This annual form gives you access to Federal Financial Aid.
What is the FAFSA?
Finish the Sentence: "Peru State Colleges nickname is 'Campus of a Thousand ____'.
What is the Campus of a Thousand Oaks?
The unit of measurement that shows how much time you spend in a class each week.
What is a credit (or credit hour)?
This word refers to the cost of classes, not including housing, books, or food.
What is tuition?
These on-campus sports and activities let students compete for fun, meet new people, and stay active — without being on a varsity team.
What are intramurals?
These charges fund services like tutoring, counseling, activities like crafts, games, gatherings, and the rec center. Many students don’t realize they’re paying for them.
What are student fees?