College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
Freshman college students who live on campus typically live here
Dorm
How many times can a student change their major?
No limit; just takes longer in college to complete
True or False: Most colleges and universities in the United States carefully review behavior when admitting students to schools.
False
True or False: FAFSA is a loan from the federal government.
False
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor or concentration
These are funds borrowed by the student and/or parent.
Loan
Governing body for collegiate athletics.
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
How much does the FAFSA cost to complete?
It is always FREE of charge
True or false: Trade school is the same as vocational school.
True
Minimum number of credits a full time student takes
12 credits
It refers to the money you can earn for school working for the university as a student.
Work-Study
It takes approximately 2 years to complete this advanced degree.
Master's degree
This college representative provides information about their institution to interested students and review applications to help determine which students will be accepted.
College Admission Officer
Name three Private universities in Indiana
Notre Dame, Butler, Marian, Wabash, St. Mary's, Huntington College, UIndy
Something your professor/teacher will give you in the beginning of the school year to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
It is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What does the acronym ACT stands for?
American College Test
Where do you apply for colleges?
Common App
A two-year college degree that you can obtain from a community college, junior college,
Associates degree
Who do you need to see if you want to change your class schedule?
Registrar
A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
Tuition
This marks the completion of undergraduate study, usually amounting to four years.
Bachelors degree
A college or university that often operates as an educational nonprofit organization. It does not receive its primary funding from a state government.
Private University
How many credits do you need to earn to be recommended for college graduation?
120 credits
A term used to refer to students who are the first in their immediate family to complete a four-year college degree.
First Generation student
Every year you will study in a college or university
It is the money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
Scholarship
Name 2 community colleges in the bay area
Let's see!
Name 3 private colleges or universities Outside of Indiana
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This is what sports are called when you aren't a part of the official league, but rather playing for fun.
Intramural Sports
True or False: The 21st Century scholarship can be applied to any college in the U.S.
False, you must study at one of the eligible colleges in Indiana to be able to use your 21st century scholarship.
What master's degree did Elio get?
Master's in Social Work
A score of 3, 4 or 5 on one of these typically gets you college credit.
AP Exam
Where did Andrea go to college?
Syracuse University