Degrees & College Programs
What do you call a student who is working toward an associate's or bachelor's degree?
Undergraduate
The amount of money a student needs to help pay for college after considering their ability to contribute.
Financial need
What document shows your academic record and is often required by colleges?
Official Transcript
A dual credit program offering challenging courses and qualifications that can prepare students for college and career while offering credits
Cambridge International
A student generally takes 12 quarter or semester credits each term to be considered a
Full-Time Enrollment
What degree is typically earned after completing a two-year college program?
Associate's Degree
What term describes grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study that help students pay for college?
Financial Aid
A school where you will definitely get accepted but is a back up in case the others don't work out.
Safety
What school tends to focus on specific trades or cations and are not publicly funded?
Private 2-year College
An opportunity to participate in a community service activity and use the experience to your academic and personal growth.
Service Learning
What degree is typically earned after completing a four-year college program?
Bachelor's Degree
What application is used to apply for federal financial aid?
FAFSA
How difficult it is to be accepted into a college
Selectivity
These schools offer bachelor's and may also offer master's program but are not publicly funded and are independent.
Private 4-Year Colleges
The difference between how much a college-educated and less educated young professionals earn.
Wage gap
What organizations represent workers and help protect their pay, benefits, rights and working conditions?
Trades Union
What is the difference between the total cost of college and the grants and scholarships you receive called?
Money Gap
What website do many colleges provide where students can check admission decisions, financial aid, and grades?
Online College Portal
Engage in extensive research activities and offer programs like bachelor's, and master's degrees.
Public 4-Year Research Colleges
Money you borrow and must pay back with lower interest rates. Flexible repayment optionsa
Federal Loans
What quality review shows that a college or
program meets established educational
standards set by external regulators?
Accreditation
Tuition, books, transportation, housing, food, and fees are all included when determining what important college expense?
Cost of Attendance (COA)
A school that may be difficult to be accepted due to not meeting the qualifications.
Reach
Smaller school that are more regionally based and offer bachelor's and master's degrees
Public 4-Year Comprehensive Colleges
Funding administered by the state to help pay college costs.
State Financial Aid