🎓 College Talk
A school you attend after high school to earn a degree.
College
Money for college that you generally don't have to pay back.
Scholarship
A long-term occupation or profession.
Career
The number that represents your overall academic grades.
GPA
GPA stands for what?
Grade Point Average
The main subject or field you choose to study in college is called this.
Major
Money you borrow for school and must repay
Student Loan
A document showing your education, experience and skills.
Résumé
These courses are required for admission to California's UC and CSU systems.
A–G Requirements
FAFSA stands for what?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
A student who completes classes at a community college and then moves to a university to continue their education is doing this.
Transferring
Money awarded based on criteria such as grades, talents, activities or other qualifications.
Scholarship
Working for an organization to gain experience in a career field is called an
Internship
This is the official document from your high school or college that lists the courses you've taken, grades you've earned, and credits you've completed.
Transcript
UC stands for what?
University of California
A degree commonly earned after about 4 years of full-time college study.
Bachelor's Degree
Financial aid that is often based on financial need and generally doesn't have to be repaid.
Grant
Learning a skilled career through a combination of paid work and instruction.
Apprenticeship
The credits/classes you must complete to earn your high school diploma are called
Graduation Requirements
CSU stands for what?
California State University
A student is accepted to a university, but instead of starting immediately, they receive permission to begin at a later semester or year. What is this called?
Deferred enrollment / Deferral
A program where eligible students earn money through part-time employment while attending college.
Work Study
Education that prepares students for skilled careers and trades is commonly called
Career Technical Education / CTE
This term describes a college course you must complete before you are allowed to take a more advanced course.
Prerequisite
CADAA stands for what?
California Dream Act Application