College and Career Vocab
ACT
A college entrance exam, standardized test that measure a student's skills in core areas. English, math, reading, and science.
College Application
Process by which individuals apply to gain entry into a college or university-- see specific universities/colleges for deadlines, etc.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid- how students access grants, loans, work study.
Overload
A high school level course that is taken in excess of the regular school day- can utilize Advance Opportunity Funds for this course.
Subsidized Loan
Student loans that do not accrue interest while you are in school.
Advanced Opportunities
Can provide funding for students who want to take advanced course work while attending and Idaho Public school grades 7-12.
College Major
A specific subject that students can specialize in while obtaining their college degree.
Federal Grant
After completing the FAFSA- some students will qualify for grants, money to be used for college that does not need to be paid back.
PSAT
Preliminary SAT
Transcript
An official document of a students permanent academic record.
Associate Degree
A degree for students that have completed two years of study at junior college or community college.
Community Service
Unpaid/volunteer work for your community. A chance to develop leadership skills.
Financial Aid
Money to help pay for college or career school.
SAT
A standardized test of a student's academic skills used for admission to US colleges.
Tuition
The fee or charge for the college/university
ASVAB
ASVAB Entrance exam:
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
Dual Credit
High school students earning credit at both high school and college level.
Work Study
Part of the FAFSA, a college program that allows a student to work part-time while attending school.
Scholarship
A grant or payment made to support a student's education.
Undergraduate
This degree is usually your first
Bachelor's Degree
A degree for students that have completed four years at study college or university.
Extracurricular Activities
Can include sports, student government, community service, employment, hobbies, educational clubs, etc.
Letter of Recommendation
Written by someone who can recommend a student's work or academic performance (usually by someone who knows the student well)
Student Loan
A type of loan designed to help students pay for post-secondary education (two types)
Unsubsidized Loan
Student loans that do accrue interest while you are in school.