Paying For College
What form do students need to fill out before college to obtain federal student aid?
FAFSA
A subject of field of study chosen by a college student.
Major
To sign up for specific college courses for a specific college term.
Register
If you do not graduate from college you do not have to pay back your student loans. True or False
False
How much does the FASFA cost to complete?
It’s always free!
A secondary course of study in college.
Minor
these credits from prior courses (taken at another college) can be applied to the completion of a degree at your current college.
Transfer Credits
The cost of your classes. Some schools charge based on how many units you are taking, while others charge a base rate per semester as long as you stay within a certain range of units.
Tuition
Money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for education expenses.
Scholarship
A secondary school teaching a skilled trade.
Vocational/Trade School
Something required as a prior condition for something else to happen. (A lower level class must be taken to take higher level class….example: Biology 1 before Biology 2)
Prerequisite
How many colleges make up the Ivy League?
8
Money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for education expenses.
Grant
An institution of learning of the highest level which is authorized to award both undergraduate and graduate degrees
University
A college entrance exam that determines college readiness.
ACT or SAT
Some colleges divide the school year into 4 equal parts instead of semesters.
Quarters
This award is a need-based form of financial aid. This award allows you to find a job, usually on campus, and work to earn your award. Just like any other job, you are paid for the number of hours you work, but you are restricted from working more than 19 hours per week or earning more than your award amount.
Work Study
An undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course of study that generally last 4 years.
Bachelor’s Degree.
You can do this to look into what college fits you and your needs the best
Research
An official report given by a college/school which contains official records of an individual student. It will list time attended, subjects studied, grades received, and special awards/recognition.
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