Career Prep
A program or class taken over the Internet instead of in person.
Online Program
Money provided to help pay for education, like loans, grants, or scholarships.
A fixed amount of money earned for a job, usually paid yearly.
A two-year college degree in a specific subject or field. These degrees are typically offered at community colleges. They provide a basic knowledge of core subjects and a broad overview of certain fields or areas of study.
Assocaite Degree
An official record of a student’s courses, grades, and academic achievements.
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The main subject a student studies in college. There are usually MANY options you can study within subjects.
Major
Free money awarded for education based on achievement, need, or other criteria.
Scholarship
Personal qualities like communication and teamwork that help in any job.
Soft Skills
A four-year college degree in a specific subject or field. These are typically offered at universities or colleges and provide an in-depth knowledge of a specific topic or field.
Bachelor's Degree
A document awarded when you finish high school or a specific educational program. High school ________ are considered certificates, while college __________ are considered degrees.
Diploma
A short-term job to gain work experience in a specific field. These programs can be paid or unpaid, depending on the situation. Some _______________ are required as part of your degree program, and some are optional or application-based.
Internship
Borrowed money that must be repaid to help pay for education.
Student Loan
Doing something because of external rewards like money or grades. This type of motivation is the most common one we come across because it is visible, and most people are motivated by physical rewards.
Extrinsic Motivation
A degree earned after a bachelor’s, usually taking 2 or more years of study. This degree is considered an expert-level degree.
Master's Degree
The cost of attending classes at a school or college. Some colleges charge per credit hour, and some charge based on class schedule. It often increases as you go through school.
Tuition
A training program where you learn a trade or skill by working with an experienced professional. You often "shadow" this person and receive a reduced rate of pay.
Apprenticeship
Free money for education that does not need to be repaid. The Pell _______ is the main federal _______ provided to students.
Grant
Doing something because it is personally rewarding or interesting. It helps us do things that we often don't want to do, like eating healthy, exercising, or cleaning. Identifying this motivation in your daily life can help you accomplish your goals and increase positive mental health.
Intrinsic Motivation
A student working on their first degree, such as an associate's or bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate
The process of applying and being accepted into a school, college, or program. On a college website, the ______________ section usually includes links to undergraduate and graduate programs, financial aid, tuition costs, the application process, and essential quick links for students, such as campus life and academic advising.
Admissions
Education focused on learning a specific trade or job.
Vocational Training
A governmental form used to apply for financial aid for college. You will complete this form during your senior year. It will provide you with options for grants, loans, and other forms of financial aid.
FAFSA
Skills learned in one job or situation that can be used in another. This includes skills that are specific to a certain job (examples like using software, solving problems, or managing clients).
Transferable Skills
A person who has completed a course of study or training, OR Advanced-level courses or programs completed after earning a bachelor's degree. If you refer to yourself as a ________ student, you are earning a Master's degree.
Graduate
A class or requirement that must be completed before starting another course or program. A way to save money is to take these courses at a community college and then transfer to a 4-year college if necessary.
Prerequisite