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What is a degree
A statement accomplishment given by a college to students attending and completing a higher learning institution
Tuition
sum of money charged instuction by a school
Student Loan
Money borred to pay for education
Scholarship
A gift of money or other aid awarded to a student to help pay for education
GPA
(grade point average) numerical version of your grades
major
concentration of study and courses enrolled to pursue a specific degree
Minor
courses that enhance a students major course of study
student is one who has been accepted into a degree program
Non Matriculated
Student who is taking a class but is not working tward a degree
Doctorate degree
highest level of an acidemic degree
Non profit universities
Profits earned are distributed to school programs
Profit Universities
aim is to maximize profits , forward profits to company's owner and shareholder
Finanical Aid
Methods of paying for education/training such as grants and scholarships
Certificate Programs
training programs to work skills and trade
undergraduate degree
accredited
officially authorized or reconized ; provided with credentials
associate degree
first degree one can earn - 2 year degree
Masters degree
one year
Graduate degree
also known as masters degree
private university
non governmental means
Audit
enrolling in a college course for no grade and no credit
Brick-And-Mortar
course you take in a traditional school setting , in a building
bacholers degree
4 year program
public university
refunded primarly through the state government
Trade school
a school or teaching unit organized by industry or large company