College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
certificate, diploma, or associate degree
(will accept any answer)
Where can you follow ACTC online?
website, any social media (facebook and youtube)
* Will accept any answer
Does ACTC participate in any sporting events?
Yes! Our mascot visits other sporting events.
ACTC has hosted faculty/staff vs. student games like volleyball at the Y in Ashland!
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA. BONUS: What does FAFSA stand for?
What type of degree can ACTC students get when they transfer?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
An event where you visit the college campus, learn more about it, and see the general layout
Campus Visit / College Tour
Are there any opportunities for students who are first-generation, low-income, or have a documented disability?
Yes! The TRiO Student Support Services program can assist! They help with tutoring, career visits and transfer visits.
*On the transfer visit we will take to the college you are interested in touring!
The Pathfinder - he cheers on ACTC students and resembles a fox.
ACTC's mascot
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
ACTC has scholarship opportunities! Application due in April each year!
Can you go to ACTC and transfer to a university?
Absolutely! Students begin with us and transfer all the time!
Do I need a minimum ACT Composite to attend ACTC?
No. There is not a minimum ACT composite to be accepted to the college. If you need take any placement, we will help you! We offer free placement testing on campus. ACTC will also look at your final high school GPA for placement as well!
True or False; ACTC offers transfer visits and career fairs for students.
TRUE! We offer both.
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
What month should you begin completing your FAFSA?
December
*ACTC has reps who can help you. KHEAA reps come to your high school to assist as well.
Can you go to ACTC and complete hands-on courses?
Of course! We offer SEVERAL hands-on programs.
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
True of False: ACTC (KCTCS) has the lowest tuition in the state of Kentucky.
True!
Take as many classes as possible with ACTC before transferring to take advantage of our tuition rate!
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Advisor
Can you work on-campus while being a student at ACTC?
Yes - options for federal work study, becoming a tutor, working in the bookstore, Student Instructor
Can you participate in student activities at ACTC?
YEP! Student Government Association, Sports Games, Student Clubs such as: Library Reading Group, Phi Theta Kappa, Tri-Alpha and more!
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA
True of False: ACTC has a Pathfinder Food Pantry to help students who are in need.
True! The Pathfinder Pantry opened in Fall of 2019.