Financial Aid
A free application you fill out to receive federal funding for college
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
A standardized test high school students take before being admitted to college
SAT/ACT
You choose this as your main course of study throughout college and this determines what career field you will enter after college
Major
An alternative to college where you can go to learn a technical skill
Trade/Tech School
Having one of these on the weekend is a great way to make and save money during college
Part-time job
Free money you can earn for college that is usually based on your academic achievements or extracurricular activity
Scholarships
A process where students pay to fill out a form in the hopes of being accepted into a college
This is the amount of money someone makes in a profession per year
Salary
An alternative to college where you can start your own business/other business ventures
Entrepreneurship
This is a place where you can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The price of food is typically included in the price of tuition
Dining Hall/The Cafe
Free money you earn for college that is NOT based on your academic achievements or extracurricular activities. It is usually need-based (for low-income students)
Grants
A form colleges need to assess your highschool GPA and grades
Transcripts
The average amount of job openings in a certain professional field per year
Job Availability
An alternative to a 4 year degree where you can earn a 2 year degree instead
Community College
Most colleges have a lot of these. They are a great opportunity to explore your skills and hobbies while making friends at the same time
Clubs/Extracurricular Activities
Labor/jobs students work to pay for college
Work Study/Part-time jobs
Time period where sudents decide to apply to college early (usually in the fall of their senior year) but must commit to the college
Early Decision
The required credentials you need to have in order to apply to a certain job
Entry Requirements
Some people enlist in this government sector as an alternative to attending college
U.S. Army/Military
This is a great place to meet with friends in order to study or do homework. It is filled with books, but you can bring your own!
Library
Funding for college that you will eventually have to pay back
Loans
Time period where students normally decide to apply to college and start to receive acceptance letters, but don't have to commit to a college yet
Regular Decision
A brief summary of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application
Resume/Cover Letter
An alternative to college where you shadow a professional in your field of interest to get on the job training
Apprenticeship
If you live on campus this is where you will stay
Dorm/Student Housing