COLLEGE 101
Programs that usually take 2 years to complete and are dedicated to a certain career or they may provide preparation for students to transfer to a senior degree programs.
What is an Associate Degree
Website used to complete financial aid forms
What is FAFSA
•Plan - self-organization
•Prioritize - self-management
•Make it happen - self-control
•Evaluate deviations - self-awareness
Time Management
How many times can a student change their major?
As many as he or she wants
What office do you visit for information regarding scholarships, loans, grants, stipends and part-time job that make it financially possible for students to attend college
What is Financial Aid / U202
2 semesters / Fall and Spring / about 12-13 weeks each and 2 modules / Winter and Summer / about 6 weeks each
What is an Academic Year
What GPA does the student need to maintain to received Financial Aid
What is Above 2.0 (C average)
Part of every day life / our mental, emotional, behavioral and physical reaction to internal and external stimulus
What is Stress
Can the student take off a semester?
Yes. If a student takes more then 2 semesters off he or she must go through the process of readmission
What office do you visit in order to recieve student support and help with planning your academic programs
What is Academic Advisor / E102
Student that takes 4 to 5 courses during Fall and Spring semesters and 1 to 3 courses during Winter and Summer modules
What is a Full Time student
How many credits does a student need to register for in order to receive Financial Aid
What are 12 - 15 credits (Fall / Winter or Spring / Summer)
Be attentive and participate in class, be punctual and prepared
What are Time and Stress Management techniques
Can a student drop a class?
Yes. If the student receives Financial Aid, he or she must make sure that they maintain a full time status (at least 12 credits in Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer) before dropping a class.
Office that provides services, programs and events to enhance student learning and development in the area of career exploration
The Office of Career Development / C102
Colleges use this number to measure your overall performance in school and compare you to other prospective students.
What is a GPA
What does Financial Aid pay for?
What are classes, books, work study program
•Constant worrying
•Feeling overwhelmed
•Short temper
•Sleeping too much or too little
•Nervous habits (nail biting and pacing)
What are Warning signs of Stress
Where can a student get information about his or her classes? (content of the class? number of students registered for the class? pre-requisite, etc.)
What is CUNYfirst
Office where students are provided emotional and psychological support as they pursue their academic and personal goals
Counseling Center / D102
Wellness Center / A108
Approved courses in 5 different areas (such as: World Cultures and Global Issues; U.S. Experience in Its Diversity; Creative Expression; Individual and Society; Scientific World - ABCDE) required to graduate from KBCC
What are Flexible Core Classes
How many semesters does Financial Aid paying for?
What are 8 semesters
•Planner
•A daily planner can be helpful for keeping track of due dates
•Cell Phone Reminder
•Asking family and friends for help
Co-workers as well can be great sources of support
What are Time Management techniques
How many credits does a student need to graduate with an Associate Degree?
What is 60 credits
The office that provides first aid health care, medical record review, storage and retrieval, medical consultation, health related referrals, health education, etc.
Health Services / A108