Types of Colleges
Two-year or four-year institutions that are regulated in part by the state.
Public colleges or universities
Any institution offering education and training beyond high school.
College
When prospective students and their family visit a college or university to learn about their facilities, student life, culture on campus, academics, and programs offered.
Campus Visit
This office processes students' applications for admission.
Admissions Office
Non-profit organizations not funded by state funds.
Private, not-for-profit colleges or universities
The undergraduate degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years.
Bachelor's Degree
Most colleges and universities will accept scores from these tests.
Entrance Exam (ACT or SAT)
Requesting this allows a student to apply for college without paying an application fee.
Fee Waiver
Businesses providing education as their product or service.
Private, for-profit college or university
Money provided to help a student pay for college.
Financial Aid
The minimum number of credit hours for a full time student.
Twelve
Experts recommend that students apply at least this many schools or programs.
Four to Six
These colleges offer programs in three major areas of certification - adult education, career programs of vocational and technical education and college parallel.
Community colleges
A student can change this at any point, however, doing so late may cause a delay in graduating.
Major
Students who take their entrance exams more than once often have this on their second try.
Higher Score
These lists courses completed and grades earned.
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