School Lingo
Your main course of study in College
Major
A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Associates degree
True or False: More boys go to college than girls?
False
What does SUNY stand for?
State University of New York (public colleges in New York State)
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
When you go to a different country to study
Study abroad
What does CUNY stand for?
City University of New York (public colleges in New York City)
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Name a difference between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Different social groups who come together to share common interests, often live together, and and hangout often
Sororities and fraternities
True or False: The CUNY and SUNY schools are all 4-year schools to earn your Bachelor's degree.
False (2-year colleges where you can earn your Associate's degree are also part of the CUNY and SUNY systems.)
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
Money for school that needs to be paid back, usually with interest.
Loans
How many public universities are in New York State?
64
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
This New York State program provides financial aid and academic assistance for SUNY students.
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connects you with resources on campus
Academic Advisor
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
How many public universities are in New York City?
25
The person who creates a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere for residents in student housing.
Resident Assistant
This scholarship is available to students whose households make $110,000 or less per year.
the Excelsior Scholarship