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
Name 3 people you can talk to about their college experiences.
Current college students, alumni from colleges you know, family members who attended college, your teachers/counselors
How many campuses does STLCC have?
Forest Park, FloValley, Wildwood, Meramec, South County, Harrison Education Center
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor or concentration
Something students fill out online to receive financial aid for college from the government
FAFSA
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
The document in which you list all of your achievements, awards, extracurriculars, activities, clubs/sports, and AP/Honors level classes taken.
Resume
What does it mean to be a first generation student?
To be the first person in a family to complete a bachelors degree. When a student parent(s) or guardian(s) has not completed a bachelors degree.
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits per semester. Part-time student status can affect your financial aid eligibility.
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
What is a refund check?
When your scholarships/grants total more than tuition. The money you get in your pocket after your tuition is paid IF you have extra.
Ex: Tuition was $20,000; I got a scholarship for $25,000; I may get a refund of $5,000 (depending)
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies at the beginning of the Semester.
Syllabus
Explain the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types? What else do you know about student loans?
Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsubsidized does. You must pay back loans after you graduate.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your high school diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
A big event on college campuses across the country, includes a big football game, tailgates, alumni and a parade. What is this called?
Homecoming
The time your professor has set aside to meet with students outside of class.
Office Hours
Name one Scholarship you can receive ONLY at Missouri colleges/universities
ACCESS Missouri Grant, A+ Scholarship, Bright Flight Program
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - Bachelor's + 2 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional)
Name at least 3 of the greek organizations of the Divine 9.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity