The free application used for applying for Federal Financial Aid.
What is...?
the FAFSA.
100
What is a syllabus?
A description of a course, which lists the dates of major exams/assignments, requirements, necessary books, etc.
100
Endorsement/support written on a student’s behalf, usually by a teacher or guidance counselor.
What is...?
a letter of recommendation.
100
What are alumni?
A graduate or former student of the institution.
100
A school official, usually assigned by your college or university, who can help choose your classes and make sure you are taking the right courses to graduate.
What is...?
an academic advisor.
200
Financial aid awarded to a student, usually based on need or academic achievements.
What is...?
a scholarship.
200
The time period that professors set aside to be available to visit with students for questions or discuss the course they teach.
What are...?
office hours.
200
What are the standardized college entrance exams?
SATs and/or ACTs.
200
A student who does not live on campus and travels to and from class.
What is...?
a commuter student.
200
What is an internship?
An experience that allows students to work in a professional environment to gain training and skills.
Internships may be paid or unpaid and can be of varying lengths during or after the academic year. You may be able to receive college credit for an internship.
300
What is a loan?
Financial aid that MUST be repaid.
300
A student's area of concentration in a particular field of study. (For example: business, anthropology, psychology, etc.)
What is...?
a major.
300
A list of applicants who may be considered for acceptance if there is still space after admitted students have decided whether or not they'll attend.
What is...?
a wait list.
300
What is an R.A.?
A college student who is responsible for supervising the other students living in a college dorm.
300
A degree that can be earned at a four-year undergraduate college.
What is...?
a Bachelor's degree.
400
Financial aid that DOES NOT need to be repaid.
What is...?
a grant.
400
Classes you can take that is not specifically required by your major or minor.
What are...?
electives classes.
400
A general application accepted by 500+ colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad
What is...?
the Common App.
400
All colleges require students to maintain a minimum GPA to remain in school. Any student not maintaining satisfactory progress toward his/her educational objectives will be placed on...?
academic probation.
400
A student who assists a professor with teaching a course, usually within his or her field, for college credits.
What is...?
a T.A. (Teaching assistant, teacher's aide).
500
A job (typically on campus) that allows a student with financial need to earn money to help pay for the costs associated with college.
What is...?
work-study.
500
What is a prerequisite?
A class that must be taken before you can take a different class. (For example, Astronomy 100 may be a prerequisite for Astronomy 200.)
500
What is rolling admission?
When a school has no official date for notification of acceptance or denial of admission. They constantly review applications and constantly give decisions.
500
What is an Associate's degree?
A two-year degree completed at a community college. Many students will complete their general education requirements at a community college and transfer to a university to complete their bachelor’s degree.
500
What is Commencement Day?
A ceremony during which diplomas are given to graduating students.