College Vocabulary
A document or set of documents that contain personal information, grades, and extracurricular activities to request admission into a college or university
College Application
Different degree types you can obtain from a college or university
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral
Ways to help pay for college
Scholarships, loans, grants, and work studies
True or False: You must know what you want to study before attending college
False: You can enter college as undecided and take classes that interest you to help you decide
Types of student activities that are offered on a college campus
Clubs, Athletics, Volunteer and Service Projects, Student Government
A subject or field of study that represents a students interest and area of concentration while in school
College Major
Number of years it typically takes to complete an Associates Degree
2
True or False: If I do not have good grades, I cannot receive money to help pay for college?
False: There are many scholarship options that are not grade related.
Different class styles/types
In-Person, Online, Day and Night
True or False: You have to live on campus if you want to attend a college or university
False: Commuter
Building/Residence a student lives in while attending college
Dorm
Number of years it takes to typically obtain a Bachelors degree
4
Free Application for Federal Student Aid - form required for all students seeking need-based financial aid
FAFSA
True or False: Once you choose your major you are not allowed to change it
False: 75% of students change their major at least one time before graduation
True or False: If you choose not to live on campus, you will not be able to participate in any activities the college or university offers
False: You have access to nearly all activities offered
Other activities you can choose to partake in on campus other than your classes
Extracurricular Activities
Number of students who attend Central Penn College
1,700
Difference between a loan and a grant
A loan requires you to repay the money you borrow, whereas a grant does not
Average class size at Central Penn College
15 students
You and a group of other students have an interest in a certain topic. Are you able to start a club in relation to that topic?
Absolutely - clubs can be created by any group of students that share a common interest.
Money you receive from the government or college to help pay for the cost of school
Financial Aid
Difference between a college and university
Universities offer postgraduate degrees, and colleges do not
Difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans
Subsidized Loans: the government pays the interest while you are in school
Unsubsidized Loans: you are responsible for the interest as soon as the loan is taken out
Semester in which you must declare your major
4th
Upperclassmen who live in the residence halls and serve as a leader, helper, and resource for students while they are living on campus
Resident Assistant