Money Matters
financial assistance in the form of grants, work-study, loans, or scholarships to help make college more affordable
Financial Aid
a degree earned after a two-year program in which students study the fundamental aspects of a particular subject area
Associate's Degree
a postsecondary, two-year public college funded by tax dollars; aka a junior college
Community College
the university located in Monmouth
Western Oregon University
the primary subject area of study for a postsecondary degree
College Major
a college's total estimated expenses for one year including tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses
Cost of Attending
a degree earned after a four-year undergraduate program in which students study a particular subject area
Bachelor's Degree
a postsecondary, four-year institution of higher education and research that awards various degrees
University
when high school students earn college credits through local colleges/universities
Dual Enrollment
the secondary subject area of study, beyond a college major, for a postsecondary degree
College Minor
the form that must be filled out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college
FAFSA
a postgraduate degree earned after a two-year program of specialized study in a specific subject area
Master's Degree
individuals who help college students explore academic interests, identify resources, and develop plans of study appropriate for their educational goals
Academic Advisor
the process by which prospective college students apply to gain entry into a college and/or university
College Application
a way for undergraduate and/or graduate students to earn income to help pay for college while working part-time on campus
Work-Study
what FAFSA stands for
Federal Application for Federal Student Aid
the degree signifying the highest level of postsecondary achievement based on research, data analysis, and the evaluation of a theory in a specific subject area
Doctorate Degree
a person in charge of a specific academic unit or department at a college and/or university
College Dean
a process in which prospective college students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted, they will definitely enroll and withdraw all other applications
Early Decision
Classes that you must pass before moving on to higher level courses
Prerequisites
what college tuition fees for courses are based upon each semester
Credit Hours
the highest degree offered at community colleges
Associate's Degree
the act of enrolling at a college and/or university
Matriculation
Two types of financial aid that does not need to be paid back
Scholarships and Grants
a way of measuring how much credit a college student receives for attending a course which corresponds to the hours per week spent in that course
Credit Hour