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
What is the most common day of the week for college students to have no classes scheduled?
Friday
University of Alabama (1831)
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(s) can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
What do professors often hold to answer extra student questions outside class time?
Office hours
Which Alabama school is home to the first academic space science center in the U.S.?
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 hangout often
Sororities and fraternities
How many HBCUs are located in the state of Alabama?
9. Alabama has more HBCU's than any other state!
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
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.
How many public universities are in Alabama?
40
Used by students for accessing dorms, dining, and campus events
Student ID
Which university in Alabama has the only accredited school of optometry in the state?
UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connects you with resources on campus
Academic Adviser
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
How many private universities are in Alabama?
20
The person who creates a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere for residents in student housing. (Hint: work study option)
Resident Assistant
Which Alabama university has the only College of Veterinary Medicine in the state?
Auburn University