College Lingo
The slang term for residence halls.
What is Dorms?
The tool used to send one college application to multiple schools.
What is the Common Application?
The name of the form you will use to apply for financial aid is
A. The FASFA
B. The FAFSA
BONUS +100 points if you can correctly answer what the acronym stands for.
B. FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
True or False: As a Connecticut resident, all of the Connecticut colleges/universities cost the same.
FALSE! Only the Connecticut State Universities (CSUs), which are public, have in-state tuition.
If you attend 2 years at a 4-year school, what degree do you now have?
Trick question - NONE. Choose wisely.
The place where students gather to eat, meet up with friends, do work, participate in student activities/clubs is called this.
What is Student Union or Student Center?
The number of letters of recommendation you will need for your college applications to 4-year schools.
What is 2-3?
True or False: If my parents make too much money then there's no need to apply for financial aid.
False! Scholarships are often awarded only if you have completed the financial aid application. This is also how you qualify for federal student loans ($5500 for your freshman year).
Name the hardest public state school to gain admission to.
What is the University of Connecticut?
Name the 3 types of Higher Ed institutions.
What is 2-year community college, 4-year college/university, and vocational/tech/trade school
The different types of degrees you can earn.
What are Associate's, Bachelor's, and Doctorate?
The person responsible for sending your SAT scores.
What is the student?
The 3 types of financial assistance you can be awarded.
Grants
Scholarships
Loans
The average cost of one of the Connecticut State Universities (CSUs), including tuition & room/board.
About $26,000
($26,312 to be exact).
Name at least 4 of the 6 branches of the military.
National Guard
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Coast Guard
Time when you can meet with your professor to discuss questions from class, homework, or an exam.
What are office hours?
The place you will list the schools you plan to apply to, where teachers upload their recommendations to, and where counselors send out your transcripts from.
What is Naviance?
Some private colleges will require an additional financial aid form called this.
What is CSS Profile?
Name all of the Connecticut State Universities (CSU's).
What are Western Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut, and Central Connecticut State University?
The fastest growing occupation in Connecticut.
What is manufacturing?
The office to contact if you have questions about your application and who will determine acceptance.
What is the Admissions Office?
The item your teachers and counselor will need in order to write your letter of recommendation.
What is a resume?
A part-time job for students on-campus that allows them to earn wages.
What is a work study?
Name the most expensive college in Connecticut.
What is Trinity College?
Trinity is a private college located in Hartford and costs $71,660 per year!
A program where you can earn your driver's license, get on-the-job training, housing, and receive a stipend (MONEY!) at no cost to you.
What is Job Corps?