Basics
an award given by a college or university signifying that the recipient has completed a specific course of study.
What is degree?
the money charged for instruction at a school, college, or university usually charged per credit hour
What is 'tuition' ?
payment given to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement
What is a Scholarship?
an educational institution designed for instruction and examination of students in many different branches of advanced learning.
What is a University?
a two-year degree
What is an Associates Degree?
the main subject or field of study that a student focuses on during their college education.
What is a 'major' in college?
student housing accompanied by a meal plan
What is Room and Board?
A form of financial aid, either from the school, the government, or a bank, that you must repay.
What is a loan?
an educational institution providing higher education in a particular area of study
What is a College?
a four year degree
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
A class that must be taken before you can take a different class
What is a Prerequisite
unit of measurement that represents the amount of time a student spends in class and is used to calculate the amount of tuition they will have to pay
What is credit hour?
type of financial aid typically provided by state and/or federal governments. It does not require repayment.
What is a grant?
a university or college that is owned by the state and receives significant funding from a government
What is a public College/University?
a six year degree
What is a Master's Degree?
This requires fewer courses than your major and is optional
What is a minor?
the fee that students pay when they attend a public college within their state of residence
What is a In-State tuition?
This Federal Program helps students earn financial funding through a part-time work program on campus at the institution.
What is Work Study?
higher education institutions not operated, owned, or funded by governments
What is a private college/University?
A person who is working to earn a bachelor's degree or an associate degree
Who or what is an Undergraduate Student?
A person you can talk to for career & class advisement, resume' building, and goal setting.
What is an Advisor?
If a student from another state wants to attend a PUBLIC school, he or she pays more tuition
What is Out-of-state tuition?
full name of FAFSA
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
affordable smaller public colleges, offering a range of programs and training
What is Community/Technical College?
someone who has earned a bachelor's degree and is pursuing additional education (Master's, Specialist, or doctorate) in a specific field
Who or What is a Graduate Student?