Category 1: Colleges & Universities
List 4 differences between private and public universities.
Funding
Tuition and financial aid
Class size and student-to-teacher ratio
Student body size and social life
What is Financial Aid?
Financial aid is money to help students pay for higher education costs, such as tuition, books, and housing. It comes from various sources like the government, schools, and private organizations
How long does it typically take to complete each degree? After a highschool degree!!!
Specialist
Associate’s
Bachelors
Doctorate
6
8
2
4
10
Why is public university tuition cheaper for in-state residents?
Public university tuition is cheaper for in-state residents because these institutions are funded by state tax dollars, and in-state students are considered to have contributed to this funding through their families' taxes
What is a career pathway, and why is it useful?
A career pathway is a structured plan that maps out a sequence of education, training, and jobs to help you achieve your professional goals.
Name two benefits of attending a community college, technical school, or trade school
more cost-effective and offer hands-on, career-focused training
List 4 types of financial aid available to student
grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans
Which degrees are considered undergraduate degrees?
associate degrees and bachelor's degrees.
What are the 3 criteria of the Missouri A+ Program?
graduating with a 2.5 or higher GPA, having a 95% attendance record, and completing 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring
What is a resume, and what is it used for?
A resume is a brief, concise document that presents you to the prospective employer.
What is the cost of college classes/coursework called?
tuition
What is the FAFSA, and why is it important?
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is an online form that allows students to apply for federal financial aid to help pay for college or career school. It is important because it is the gateway to grants, work-study jobs, and loans, and schools use this information to determine your financial eligibility for both federal and state aid, as well as their own institutional aid and scholarships.
Which degrees are considered graduate degrees?
Masters specialist's and Doctorate
What does it mean to be on academic probation in college?
Being on academic probation means a college student is not meeting the minimum academic requirements for good standing
What is the difference between a certificate program and an associate degree?
The main difference is that a certificate program is a shorter, more focused program that teaches specific job skills, while an associate degree is a two-year college degree that includes broader general education courses along with career preparation
Explain what room and board is and what it covers.
When a student fulfills the requirements for the Missouri A+ Program, what do they receive?
scholarship funds to cover tuition and core fees at participating Missouri community colleges and public technical schools
Define the terms Major and Degree Program.
A major is a specific field of study within a degree program, while a degree program is the complete, structured curriculum that leads to an official academic award
What is a credit hour, and how does it affect earning a degree
A credit hour is a unit of measurement for a course, typically equal to one hour of classroom time per week
What does it mean when a student is undeclared?
When a student is "undeclared," it means they have been accepted to college but have not yet chosen a specific major or degree program
List two reasons a student might choose a private university over a public one.
Smaller class sizes and personalized attention and More tight knit community
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
The main difference is that a grant is a gift of money that does not have to be repaid, while a loan is money that must be repaid, typically with interest
What is the difference between a major and a minor?
A major is a student's primary field of study, requiring a large number of courses, while a minor is a secondary area of study with a smaller number of courses that complements the major
What is a prerequisite course, and why do colleges use them?
A prerequisite is a course that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced one, ensuring students have the necessary foundational knowledge and skills. Colleges use them to prepare students for success in higher-level classes by building a curriculum in a logical, progressive order, where each course adds to the foundation laid by its prerequisites
Name three factors students should consider when choosing a college.
academics, cost, and campus culture/environment