Money
the final amount paid after all discounts, rebates, and deductions are subtracted from the original price
Net Price
a student's primary and focused field of study at a university or college
Major
a postgraduate qualification
Master's degree
a list of students who may be offered admission if spots open after accepted students decline
Waist list
an official record of a student’s courses, grades, and academic performance
Transcript
A form students fill out to apply for federal financial aid to help pay for college
FAFSA?
The percentage of students who stay enrolled at a college from one year to the next
Rentention-Rate
the highest level of academic degree, earned by completing advanced study and original research in a specific field
Doctoral Degree
a college application option where students apply early and agree to attend if accepted
Early Decision
the actual cost of college after subtracting scholarships and financial aid.
Net price
Money you borrow and must pay back later, usually with interest
Loans
money awarded to help pay for college that does not need to be repaid.
Scholarship
the highest academic degree, awarded after advanced study and original research in a specific field
Doctorate degree
a college application option where students apply early and receive an early decision, but are not required to attend if accepted.
Early Action
a student loan where the government pays the interest while you’re in school.
based on a students skill or ability
Merit-based aid
the cost charged by a school for instruction and classes.
Tuition
an undergraduate academic degree awarded after completing a program of study at a college or university
Bachelor's Degree
a college program that helps students earn money through part-time jobs while attending school.
Work study
A gift aid from the federal, state or the university sources
Grant
composed of grants, work, study, and federal loans
Need-based Aid
a student loan where interest starts adding up as soon as the money is borrowed
unsubsidized loan
an undergraduate academic degree awarded after completing a two-year program at a college or university
Associate's Degree
a student status, meaning they have not yet chosen a major or field of study
Undecided
a course or requirement that must be completed before taking another course.
Prerequisite