Students who are reliant on parents for financial support
What is dependent students
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
This refers to two and four year colleges and universities
What is Higher Education
100
A test to determine how prepared you are to do college level work.
What is a college placement test
200
Students taking at least 12 credits per semester
What is a full-time 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
For financial aid purposes, these are students who are not reliant on parents for financial support and live apart from their parents
What is an independent student
300
A form of financial aid which does not have to be repaid
What is a Scholarship
300
A class that is necessary to get your degree
What is a mandatory course
300
An institution of higher education operated with state funds
What is a state college or university
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 student who is not taking a full load of courses
What is a part-time student
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
Privately owned and operated post-secondary school organized as either non-profit or profit-making primarily to teach vocational skills
What is a proprietary school
400
Often called a four year degree, you must complete 120 credits to earn this degree
What is a Bachelor's Degree
500
When a student declares their intention to pursue a particular degree or certificate at a specific college
What is a student who is matriculated
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