All About the Money
Money borrowed to help pay higher education costs. Must be paid with interest.
What is a LOAN?
A set of subjects or courses that make up a required for of a curriculum. These would include English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
What are CORE CLASSES?
Money from state and federal governments, colleges, private organizations, associations and companies to help pay the costs of a college education or technical training.
What is FINANCIAL AID?
Course taken in preparation for another course
What is a PREREQUISITE
A financial aid award to help pay for higher education. These generally do not have to be repaid and are normally based on ability, talent or achievement.
What is a SCHOLARSHIP?
This program lets high school students study college-level subjects for advanced placement and/or credit upon entering college.
What are Advanced Placement (AP) courses?
A charge for a loan, usually a percentage of the amount borrowed.
What is INTEREST?
Students who live at home instead of on campus.
What is a COMMUTER STUDENT?
Degree that is generally awarded after four years of study.
What is a BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Money that you pay to your college/university per semester, course, or credit
What is TUITION
The sum of the graded points earned (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) divided by the number of hours attempted for courses taken during a semester.
What is your GPA?
Employment that lets students earn money to help pay the cost of higher education.
What is WORK-STUDY?
Degree that is awarded after two years of study.
What is an ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE?
The Career school counselors for seniors who can answer your financial aid questions
Program in which courses satisfy high schools graduation requirements and earn college credit hours.
What is a DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM?
This grant is a form of financial aid provided by the Federal government to students whose FAFSA indicates a high level of financial need.
What is Federal Pell Grant?
Hours of community service NEEDED for graduation from Career High School
20 hours needed (40 for New Haven Promise)
The need analysis form all students must complete when applying for federal and state financial aid. Some colleges use this to award scholarships. The best way to apply is online.
What is the FAFSA?
Cumulative academic record that lists courses taken, grades received and credits or credit hours received.
What is a TRANSCRIPT?
Financial aid award, generally based on financial need, to help pay the cost of higher education. Generally does not need to be paid back.
What is a GRANT?
A student in a dorm whose job is to help with college life questions and issues.
What is an RA or a resident adviser?
Recognition for high grades earned (Hint: College version of the Honor Roll)
What is the Dean's List?