College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Associates degree
What % of college students are first-generation ?
56%
What is a ROTC program?
Reserve Officer Training Corps - it is a program you are in while attending college that will train you to be an Officer in the military after graduation
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor or concentration
Something all students fill out to see if they are eligible for financial aid and how much for college
FAFSA
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
Vocational or Trade School - usually 2 years or less with a certification
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits per semester
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
What do you call a program where you are getting paid to work and learn the skills needed for the job?
Apprenticeship - could take up to 4 years to complete but you are continued to be paid while working and learning the skills
What important document will your college professor give you that will include all the requirements of the class. Including what to read, dates of tests, etc.
Syllabus
What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?
Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsibsidized does.
A degree that does not pertain to a specific area of study.
Liberal Arts Degree (4 yrs.)
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
An option if you are interested in traveling, volunteering, learning skills and getting paid as well as scholarships.
Americorps or Peace Corp.
A class that is required to take and pass before you can take a specific class you want to take.
Pre-requisite course
What is the average student loan debt (2019)?
$31,172
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional)
Job