Student
Financial Aid
Academics
Types of Educational Institutions
College Knowledge
100

 A student who is pursuing their first degree, typically a bachelor's degree, at a college or university.

Undergraduate

100

Free Application for federal Student Aid is used to determine financial aid from federal resources. Many colleges require this for financial aid

What is FAFSA

100
An outline of topics to be covered by the instructor including assignments to be completed by students during the course
What is a syllabus
100

The overall experience of living and participating in activities on a college campus.

Campus Life

100
A test to determine how prepared you are to do college level work.
What is a college placement test
200

A student who has earned a bachelor's degree and is pursuing advanced study, typically leading to a master's or doctoral degree.

Graduate Student

200
The cost of attending an institution of higher education, which does not include room, board or student fees
What is Tuition
200
A class that is required to be completed before a student may enroll in a higher course
What is a prerequisite
200
A self supporting institution of higher education which operates with private funds
What is a private college or university
200
These vary in length, but are often the quickest route to a credential.
What is a certificate
300

 A two-year degree typically offered by community colleges.

What is an Associate Degree

300
A form of financial aid which does not have to be repaid
What is a Scholarship
300

A secondary concentration of courses that often complements the major.

What is a Minor

300

The cost of housing and meals while attending college.

Room and Board

300
It may take 2-5 years to achieve this degree. You need to complete 60 credits to earn this degree
What is an Associates degree
400

A four-year degree awarded by colleges and universities.

What is a Bachelor’s Degree

400
A form of aid that does have to be repaid
What is a grant
400
A course a student takes by choice
What is an elective
400

A building on campus where students live.

Dormitory (Dorm) –

400
Often called a four year degree, you must complete 120 credits to earn this degree
What is a Bachelor's Degree
500

 A broad field of study that includes humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.

Liberal Arts

500
A form of financial aid that must be repaid with interest
What is a loan
500
These courses help students brush up on basic skills like reading, writing, and math. They prepare students for college level work. Most schools do not offer credit for these courses
What is a developmental course
500
Sometimes referred to as a web based course, these are regular college credited courses which deliver course information and materials to promote class discussion and completion.
What is an online course
500
Called a concentration at some colleges, this is the primary subject you will study, and a majority of the courses you take will be related to this
What is a college Major
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