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?
Associates degree
What is the net prize?
the actual cost of attendance
Bonus: Name three things that can influence the net prize?
What university did Ms Ana go to?
Shippensburg University
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 you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
True or False: Students’ internship experience has been shown to be the #1 factor influencing employer hiring decisions for recent grads
True
What is Merit-based aid?
Aid awarded in recognition of outstanding academic performance [class rank, competitively strong grade point averages, competitively strong admissions test scores (ACT/SAT, etc.)], a demonstrated unique skill or talent, and/or leadership abilities.
Institutions that provide credentialing for specific skills such as cosmetology, HVAC installation, welding, health care technology, culinary arts, etc.
Techinical/Vocational Institutions
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
What is the sticker price?
Prize that can be found on the website of every campus in the United States.
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
What is need-based aid?
Aid awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. Sometimes this aid comes in the form of a campus job or a Work-Study program while attending college.
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?
Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsibsidized does.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
What is the largest college in the state of PA?
Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Adviser
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA or scholarship awards
What’s a Concentration?
A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major.