College Lingo
Your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What is the average student's loan debt after graduation?
$37,000
Who can you speak to get advice on colleges?
Your counselor
Who is the school director at LCPCS?
Mr. Rix
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor/Concentration
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
Four years.
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
The difference between a cumulative GPA vs. a Term GPA
Term GPA is a combined GPA of all grades you have earned in a semester or term. Cumulative GPA is the overall GPA of all cumulative GPA's you have earned in all semesters and all the courses in an academic term. Because a Cumulative is an average over years, it is harder to improve once it drops.
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
The difference between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
Subsidized loan does not collect interest while you're enrolled at least half time in college, vs Unsubsidized loan starts to collect interest as soon as the loan is disbursed, including while students are enrolled in school.
A term on your Financial aid describes how much your family is expected to help fund your college education.
EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
Which teacher has 3 kids who attend LCPCS this year?
Mrs. Gomes
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?
In-state tuition
What is the UH Hilo Mascot?
Vulcan
Where is one place you can go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
Which teacher is also the co-owner of a gym?
Mr. Dharma
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed?
Advisor
Name the four main types of financial aid for students?
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)?
A Master's/graduate degree.
What is the Hawaiian word for college or university?
Kula nui
What day was the tsunami in 1946?
April 1
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA.
transcript.
A program that allows students to earn money while working on campus to help pay educational expenses.
Work study.
Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
scholarship
After high school, list two options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.
College/university, community college, trade school, military, career
Colleges require you to purchase these or rent them for most classes.
textbooks.