Career Planning
The combination of personality type, skills, and interests needed to thrive in a career
aptitude
A written promise that the money will be loaned to you and that you will repay the lender
promissory note
A group of people you have developed relationships with throughout your life
network
A physical or mental effort or activity directed toward the accomplishment of something
work
Federal student loan that requires a demonstration of financial need but no credit check
direct subsidized
Short-term job opportunities in a specific industry that provide entry-level work experience
internships
These types of occupations have more job openings than number of qualified applicants and has competitive salaries
high-demand
To pay on the behalf of another
subsidize
Character qualities and interpersonal skills that create success in the workplace
soft skills
This US Bureau of Labor Statistics publication provides information about hundreds of occupations, including the degree required and median salary
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
The person responsible to pay the loan balance if the borrow does not pay
cosigner
This application is required for federal loans offered through a college's financial aid package
FAFSA
Academic qualifications often referred to this because of the need for a particular degree to qualify for a job
paper ceiling
Savings account sponsored by the federal government
Coverdell Savings Account
When an employer meets with an applicant to discuss the requirements of the job and the applicant's skills and qualifications for the job
job interview