College Vocabulary
What is financial aid?
Financial aid is money you may receive from the government to help you pay for college.
What is a Resume?
A summary of a person's experience, skills, and education, used to apply for jobs and showcase their qualifications to potential jobs
What is an academic advisor?
Guide you towards completing your degree, and your degree requirements.
What is work study?
A federal financial aid program that allows eligible students to earn money to help pay for college by working part-time jobs, typically on or off-campus, while maintaining their studies.
True or False? Do you need to check your college email daily?
True
A unit that measures learning at accredited colleges and universities in the United States.
Credit Hour
What is the name of the certification to handle food, or work with food-contact surfaces, demonstrating knowledge of basic food safety practices.
Food Handlers Certification
While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No.
Yes, you are allowed to change your major during your time in college.
Where in LHS can you locate scholarship applications/opportunities?
***Hint there are 4 locations***
Your grade level counselor, ECHS, Go Center, & GEAR UP/ GU bulletin board
What's the purpose of college orientation?
College orientation focus to familiarize students into their systems (housing, classes, etc.).
What are "extracurricular activities?"
These are other activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, and etc.
What is the name of the certification that waiters/servers need to serve alcohol?
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission certification
What are intramural sports?
Recreational, organized sports within a university designed for fun and exercise with teams made up of students from the same institution.
This application may provide you with a pell grant if eligible and it's also a graduation requirement...
2025/2026 FAFSA Application
What is an apprenticeship?
training that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction, to learn a trade/skill while earning a wage.
What is a resident assistant?
A trained peer leader who lives in the residence hall/dorm and is responsible for creating a safe, and welcoming environment for residents.
True or False:
Does your digital footprint impact you on getting a job?
True
What are professor office hours?
A designated times when a professor is available to meet with students outside of class.
What is the Student Aid Index?
The number index represents an estimated level of financial need for the student.
0-- -1500: demonstrates a higher financial need.
0- 999999: demonstrates a lower financial need.
What are employability skills?
Abilities employers value, beyond specific job knowledge, and performance in the workplace.
E.G.(coachable, conflict resolution skills, time management, technology knowledge, active listening, empathy, teamwork & Initiative)
What is an award letter/financial aid offer?
Details a students financial aid package for, including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans, to help cover the cost of attendance.
These skills, like listening, understanding others, and resolving conflicts, help people get along better in work and everyday life.
Interpersonal skills
What is a syllabus and why is it important?
a document that provides essential information about a course, including topics covered, assignments, deadlines, grading policies, and other important details
What is the difference between Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans?
Subsidized loans: The government pays the interest while you're in school. you don’t accrue interest while you're not required to make payments.
Unsubsidized loans: The borrower (you) is responsible for the interest from the moment the loan is disbursed. If you don’t pay the interest while in school, it will accumulate and be added to the principal balance
List three employability skills
Reliability, Coachable, Time Management and Conflict resolution skills.