College Basics
This form must be completed each year to be considered for federal financial aid.
What is the FAFSA?
This one-page document summarizes your education, skills, and work experience.
What is a résumé?
This type of aid does not have to be paid back and is often based on merit or need.
What is a scholarship or grant?
This event helps new students get familiar with campus life before classes start.
What is orientation?
This wizard attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Who is Harry Potter?
This term describes the main field of study you choose in college.
What is a major?
This type of skill includes qualities like teamwork, time management, and communication.
What are soft skills?
This is the total estimated cost of attending a college, including tuition, housing, meals, and books.
What is the cost of attendance?
This person helps you choose classes and stay on track to graduate.
Who is an academic advisor?
This animated film features a talking snowman named Olaf.
What is Frozen?
This type of college usually costs more but may offer smaller class sizes and private funding.
What is a private college?
During a job interview, this method helps you describe your experiences by explaining the Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
What is the STAR method?
This federal program allows students to earn money through part-time jobs while attending college.
What is work-study?
This GPA is usually required to stay in good academic standing in college.
What is a 2.0 GPA?
This type of degree usually takes about two years to complete at a community college.
What is an associate degree?
This type of letter is sent along with a résumé to explain why you’re a strong candidate for a job.
What is a cover letter?
This term refers to the number assigned to you based on financial need
What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI)?
Joining these on-campus groups can help you meet new people and build leadership skills.
What are clubs or student organizations?
This sci-fi franchise features characters like Darth Vader and Yoda.
What is Star Wars?
These schools allow you to apply and receive decisions as applications come in, without a set deadline.
What is rolling admission?
This form of experience allows you to gain practical skills while working temporarily in your field of interest.
What is an internship?
This letter from a college lists the types and amounts of financial aid a student has been offered.
What is an award letter?
These required courses provide general knowledge in subjects like math, writing, and science, no matter your major.
What are general education requirements?
This movie features toys that come to life when humans aren’t watching.
What is Toy Story?