College Terms
Your main course of study while you are in college
Major
Direct costs on your student bill
Tuition & Fees and Room & Board
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Associates degree
This school is located in Huntsville, Texas
Sam Houston State University
What is the vaccination requirement for college students?
Meningitis shot
A secondary course of study that often complements your major
Minor
When financial aid designates you to have job on your college campus
Work Study
How many credit hours do you need to get a Bachelor's degree?
120 hours
This school's mascot is the Bear
Baylor University
What are non-billable items on your student bill?
Transportation, Personal Items, Books etc.
The amount of credit hours you earn for ONE college class
Three
Money you can earn for school that does NOT need to be paid back
Scholarships or grants
The main difference between public and private universities
Cost
This is the largest university in Texas by enrollment
Texas A&M University
What is the common term for the weight that typical 1st year college students gain?
Freshman Fifteen
Your professor gives you this to explain assignments, expectations, grading, textbooks and class policies
Syllabus
The total amount offered in federal loans
$5,500
If I live in Texas but I apply to LSU - on my application I am considered a:
Non-resident or Out-of-state Resident
This schools mascot is the Masked Rider
Texas Tech University
What month does FAFSA open yearly?
October
The minimum amount of credit hours that a full-time student takes in a semester
15
Loan taken out in the parent's name and the borrowing limit is up to the COA of the school
Parent Plus Loan
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete a Bachelor's degree
Four Years
This school is located in Abilene, Texas
McMurry University
What percentage of all undergrads in the U.S, are first generation?
54%