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AN INDIVIDUAL WHO OFFERS GUIDANCE ON EDUCATION AND CAREERS; THEY HELP YOU REGISTER FOR THE RIGHT CLASSES
WHO IS AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR?
THE OFFICE AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT REVIEWS APPLICATIONS AND ACCEPTS INCOMING STUDENTS
WHAT IS THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE?
A FORM COMPLETED EACH YEAR TO DETERMINE FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID FOR CURRENT OR INCOMING STUDENTS
AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE TYPICALLY EARNED AFTER COMPLETING 2 YEARS OF STUDY
WHAT IS AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE?
A TIMETABLE THAT MAPS IMPORTANT DATES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, SUCH AS TERM START AND END DATES, MIDTERMS, FINALS, AND VACATION
WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC CALENDAR?
THE HEAD OF A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OR THE HEAD OF A DEPARTMENT AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
WHO IS THE DEAN?
THE OFFICE AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT OFFERS ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO STUDENTS ABOUT JOB SEARCHES, INCLUDING RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND INTERVIEWS
WHAT IS THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE?
A GRANT, SCHOLARSHIP, OR LOAN THAT HELPS STUDENTS PAY FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES SUCH AS TUITION, TEXTBOOKS, HOUSING, AND MEAL PLANS
WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?
AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE TYPICALLY EARNED AFTER COMPLETING FOUR YEARS OF STUDY
WHAT IS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE?
A DESIGNATED PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO ADD OR REMOVE COURSES FROM THEIR SCHEDULE WITHOUT PENALTY
WHAT IS THE ADD/DROP PERIOD?
AN INSTRUCTOR AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, TYPICALLY ONE WHO HOLDS AN ADVANCED DEGREE
WHO IS A PROFESSOR?
THE OFFICE AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN SEEK FREE THERAPY AND/OR AID
WHAT IS THE COUNSELING CENTER?
A FEDERAL LOAN IN WHICH THE BORROWER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INTEREST PAYMENTS
WHAT IS AN UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN?
A GRADUATE DEGREE TYPICALLY EARNED AT LEAST ONE YEAR AFTER EARNING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
WHAT IS A MASTER'S DEGREE?
A COURSE THAT MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE A MORE ADVANCED COURSE CAN BE TAKEN
WHAT IS A PREREQUISITE?
A STUDENT WHO HAS TAKEN A DIFFERENT PATH THAN ENTERING COLLEGE DIRECTLY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
WHO IS A NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT?
THE OFFICE AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT OFFERS RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
WHAT IS THE DISABILITY SERVICES OFFICE?
A FEDERAL LOAN IN WHICH THE GOVERNMENT PAYS THE INTEREST WHILE THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AT LEAST HALF-TIME, FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION, AND DURING DEFERMENT PERIODS
WHAT IS A SUBSIDIZED LOAN?
A DOCUMENT THAT CERTIFIES THAT A PERSON HAS RECEIVED SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR HAS PASSED A TEST OR SERIES OF TESTS
WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE?
USING OR COPYING SOMEONE ELSE'S WORDS OR IDEAS WITHOUT CREDITING HIM OR HER AS THE SOURCE
WHAT IS PLAGIARISM?
AN INDIVIDUAL WHO OVERSEES MONETARY TRANSACTIONS, SUCH AS COLLECTING TUITION AND LOAN PAYMENTS
WHO IS THE BURSAR?
THE OFFICE AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT OFFERS RESOURCE, GUIDANCE, AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY
WHAT IS THE VETERAN'S SERVICES OFFICE?
THE COST OF ATTENDING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY; OFTEN DIFFERS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN-STATE AND STUDENTS WHO LIVE OUT-OF-STATE
WHAT IS TUITION?
A CERTIFICATION USUALLY REQUIRED BY LAW TO WORK IN A PARTICULAR PROFESSION OR TO OBTAIN A PRIVILEGE SUCH AS TO DRIVE A CAR OR TRUCK
WHAT IS A LICENSE?
THE ACT OF VOLUNTARILY DROPPING OUT OF A CLASS DURING THE ACADEMIC TERM
WHAT IS WITHDRAWAL?