This is the type of college which offers two year degrees And certificate programs.
What is community college?
100
This includes scholarships, loans, grants and work study, geared to help a student pay for college.
What is Financial Aid?
100
This is the name of the large system of public colleges and universities in New York state (64 and counting).
What is SUNY?
100
You obtained a 3.5 GPA for the Fall Term and
made the Dean's List
What are you nuts?! Of course you tell your parents!
200
FAFSA
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
200
This is your chosen course of study which you have to declare by the end of your sophomore year. Most of your classes will be in this area.
What is your Major?
200
This is the type of financial aid that is generally based on need and does not have to be paid back
What is a Grant?
200
This is the Honors program which is found on 8 CUNY campuses and which provides full tuition and numerous other perks and benefits.
What is the Macauley Honors Program?
200
You lost the keys to your dorm and must have your lock replaced for a fee of $50.00.
That's a tough one...What is if I have the money maybe I'd pay it without letting my folks know?
300
GPA
What is Grade Point Average
300
This is the test which colleges give to entering students to evaluate their math and English skills to make sure they are college ready.
What is an Assessment test ( or placement test, or Compass exam)?
300
This is the name of the NY State program that provides grants to NY State residents attending school in NY State.
What is TAP (Tuition Assistance Program?)
300
This is an option for admission offered at many selective colleges which is binding, meaning that if accepted you must attend that particular college and withdraw your other applications.
What is Early Decision?
300
You were burning candles in your room (which is against the dorm's rules) and your curtains accidentally caught on fire. Now you have to pay $500 for fees and fines.
What is "you better suck it up and tell your parents?"
400
CUNY
What is City University of New York?
400
This is a class which stresses the basics in math and/ or English which freshmen must take if their skills are not up-to-par. It does not provide college credit.
What is a Remedial course?
400
This amount includes tuition, fees, books, room and board, transportation, and other expenses.
What is the Cost of Attendance?
400
This is the type of degree which generally requires at least 120 credits and 4 years of study.
What is a Bachelor's degree?
400
You are really struggling in your chemistry class and it looks like you might get a "D" or "F" which will place you on academic probation. You are thinking of dropping the class but that would mean you wouldn't be a full time student and would put your financial aid in jeopardy.
What is speak with your parents since they are directly involved? But you should also speak with your advisor and the financial aid office to get information and advice.
500
EFC
What is Estimated Family Contribution?
500
This is the outline of topics which will be covered by the instructor during a course, including assignments.
What is Syllabus?
500
This amount is arrived at by subtracting your EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) from the Cost of Attendance.
What is your financial need?
500
This is a term used to describe a student enrolled in a degree ending course of study at a college or university.
What is Matriculated?
500
You are very homesick and cry every night. You think you made a mistake in going away to college. You want to transfer close to home but you'll lose your substantial scholarship.
What is speak with your parents? You should also speak to a counselor in the school's counseling office. You're going to need support to make the best decision.