Financial Aid
College Terms
College Office
Things to Know
100

What is the name of the form students fill out to apply for federal financial aid?

What is the FAFSA?

100

What is the name for a student’s main area of study in college?

What is a major?

100

This office handles applications and admission decisions.

What is the Admissions Office?

100

What does “community college” usually refer to?

What is a 2-year college offering associate degrees and certifications?

200

This type of financial aid does not have to be repaid.

What is a grant or scholarship?

200

What is a syllabus?

What is a document that outlines a course’s schedule, assignments, and expectations?

200

This office helps students register for classes and track graduation requirements.

What is the Registrar’s Office?

200

What is the CUNY Opportunity program that's designed to provide academic, financial, and counseling support to students who might otherwise struggle to access college due to their educational or financial circumstances

What is SEEK

300

What are the two aids everyone applied for?

What is FAFSA and TAP

300

What’s the name for a faculty member who helps you plan your academic schedule?

What is an academic advisor 

300

This office helps students find and apply for scholarships and loans.

What is the Financial Aid Office?

300

What is the CUNY program that helps low-income students with financial, academic, and personal support at community colleges?

What is ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs)?

400

What government program offers part-time jobs to help students earn money for college?

What is Work Study

400

What does it mean to “drop” or “withdraw” from a class?

What is to stop taking a class after registering for it?

400

If you need help writing a resume or finding a job/internship, go here

What is the Career Center/Office?

400

What office should you visit if you need help with academic accommodations at a CUNY school?

What is the Office of Accessibility Services (or Student Disability Services)?

500

What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?

What is: Subsidized loans don’t accrue interest while in school; unsubsidized loans do?

500

What does “full-time student” usually mean in terms of credit hours?

What is taking 12 or more credit hours per semester?

500

If you’re feeling stressed or need to talk to someone, this office provides mental health support.

What is the Counseling Center or Student Health Services?

500

What is the CUNY program that supports students in bachelor’s degree programs with mentoring, career prep, and tuition support?

What is ACE (Accelerate, Complete, Engage)?