College Lingo
What do you call your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes is called _________
Tuition
What is the governing body for collegiate athletics?
NCAA
Who can you speak with to get advice on colleges?
Your Counselor, parents/guardian, youth director or trusted adult
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that is smaller than a major and often complements a student's major is a ______________
Minor
The form students fill out to receive government financial aid for college is called ______
FAFSA
What does the professor have scheduled on certain days and times to assist students?
Office Hours
Where do you live when you are on campus?
Dorm or campus apartments
Difference between a full-time and part-time student?
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
A merit-based state scholarship program for high school graduates, funded by Louisiana, that covers tuition for eligible students attending state public colleges.
TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students)
These activities can sometimes hurt college prospects—but they can also help students get into their dream schools.
Social Media Post
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
What is the program that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.
Federal Work Study
What is the number of college level credits one must take to be considered a fulltime student?
12
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities? 2
Online searches, school counselor, career teacher, word of mouth and church
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Name the three main types of financial aid for students:
Grants, scholarships, student loans
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)?
A Master's/graduate degree.
Name two important things you need to have ready for the college admission process:
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional), essay, letters of recommendations, and transcripts
What do you a call a "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA?
A transcript.
Which type of financial aid for students do you have to pay back after you graduate?
Student loans (pay back original amount plus interest)
Name three four-year universities in Louisiana:
Southern University, Grambling University, LSU, Dillard, UNO, Xavier, etc.
An institution of learning of the highest level which is authorized to award both undergraduate and graduate degrees
University