Financial Aid
Money awarded to students, often based on merit or need, that does not need to be repaid
What is a scholarship
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid
What is FASFA
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school
What is a dorm
A faculty member who teaches and conducts research at a college or university
Who is a professor
The cost of instruction at a college or university
What is tuition
Money borrowed that must be paid back, with interest
What is a loan
A single, standardized undergraduate application used by over 1,000 colleges and universities. It allows students to fill out basic info, essays, and activity lists once and submit them to multiple schools.
What is the common application
A central hub for student activities, services, and social gatherings
What is a student union
A graduate student who assists a professor with teaching duties
Who is a teaching assistant
A temporary position providing practical work experience in an industry related to a student's field of study
What is an intership
Money awarded for college that does not need to be repaid, often based on financial need
What is a grant
A list of qualified applicants who are not initially offered admission, but who may be offered a spot later if accepted students choose to go elsewhere.
What is a Waitlist
Organized sports or physical activities played between students of the same institution
What are intramurals
A student pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Who is an undergraduate
Programs allowing students to take college classes in a foreign country for a semester or year
What is study abroad
A federal program that provides part-time jobs to students with financial need
What is a work study program
An official record of a student’s academic achievements, including courses taken and grades received
What is a transcript
A prepaid flexible dining package allowing students to buy meals at campus dining halls and eateries.
What is a meal plan
A secondary field of study that complements a student’s major
Former students who have graduated from a school, college, or university
Who are Alumni
The percentage of principal charged by the lender
What is an interest rate
A college representative who helps prospective students with the application process.
Who is an Admission's Counselor
A upperclassman student leader who lives in a residence hall to support, mentor, and supervise dorm residents.
Who is a Resident Assistant
The primary field of study a student pursues
What is a major
The office responsible for managing student financial accounts, including tuition, fees, and billing
What is the office of the bursar