Terms & Tools
A unique and specific identification number assigned to a high school and college.
CEEB Code
20
The number of colleges/universities that Common App allows me to send an application to
TRUE or FALSE: I have up to a week to complete and submit any missing or late work for a grade.
FALSE
A type of aid that the I am required to pay back to the government if I request it to pay for my tuition
Loans
Name 1 type of financial aid that colleges can distribute to certain students for academic or athletic excellence
Scholarships
A written letter from a school teacher or counselor that advocates for an applicant to the enrollment of a university that is based on but not limited to: grades, classroom behavior, engagement or extracurriculars.
Letter(s) of Recommendation
TRUE or FALSE: I will be submitting my official transcript through the Common App dashboard when I apply.
FALSE: Naviance
We aim to put students in a position to apply for college this fall through completing the Common App and developing a college strategy/financial assistance plan
Course Objective
Completing this federal government form will allow for University/Colleges to assess how much aid I will receive if I enroll
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Name the 1 NJ College/University that meets 100% of financial needs without loans
Princeton University
A form that authorizes an applicant to not be charged to submit their application to a college.
Fee Eligibility Waiver
310935
Saint Benedict’s Preparatory CEEB Code
I am required to let my counselor(s) and the College Placement Office know up to 2 weeks in advance that I will be participating in this activity.
College Visits
Per my counselors, if I pass this threshold amount in expenses during college I will be in student debt.
$30k ($30,0000)
The term that is used to record the progress of your completed courses and grades that you must fulfill to receive your degree.
Degree Audit
The federal law that governs children educational information and records from their parents or other parties.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
TRUE or FALSE: I have the option to submit my completed and future ACT/SAT scores into the Common App BUT I MUST submit to colleges that require them.
TRUE
I must be enrolled in this program to makeup a failed core class prior to graduation
Educere
The financial document issued to my parents by the federal government that I will need to complete the FAFSA and I will bring into class.
Tax Return
TRUE or FALSE: Certain courses I complete at a 2 year community college can count towards my transcript if I transfer to a 4 year college.
TRUE: Typically, most colleges will accept college credits from community colleges
A specific number that is found on the Common App Dashboard under a student's name.
CAID (Common App ID)
Label each example to their corresponding “Experience” section of the Common App Application:
1) Gatorade Player of the Year - Soccer (2x)
2) Recipient of Saint Benedictine Faith for Academic Excellence Grant 2024
3) Girl’s Scouts - St. Abbey Park Project Leader
4) Received nomination for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for 2025
1) Activities
2) Academic Honors
3) Activities
4) Academic Honors
To received full points on my SRAR Assignment, I must submit my completed classes and grades up until ___
UD 2 Year
TRUE or FALSE: The financial aid package I receive from my college will include expenses that I will make for course materials and books
TRUE: It will be commonly labeled "Books & Supplies"
Name 3 Offices that can be commonly found on college campuses.
Valid Answers:
Admissions
Residence Life (Room & Board)
Health
Financial Aid
Career Center