College Terms
The types of colleges that are funded by the state.
What are public colleges?
The term used to apply for FEDERAL financial aid?
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
How many high schools participate in the ACES Program?
What is 14?
How many campuses does MC have?
What is four?
I will apply to college in the fall of my ______ year of high school
What is senior?
Financial aid money that is not earned nor has to be repaid.
What is a grant?
How many credit hours does a student need to take to be considered a full-time student?
What is twelve?
How many athletic teams does MC have?
What is nine?
Institutions that tend to be higher in price, but have no fear! They tend to have different funds to cover the cost.
What are private colleges/universities?
A part-time job for students on-campus that allows them to earn wages.
What is work study?
MC recommends this tool for exploring career options based on interest.
What is Career Coach?
The average class size at MC.
What is 17 students?
The type of degree you would earn from MC.
What is an associate's degree?
Financial aid system that processes State scholarship applications & financial aid
What is a Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS)?
A person assigned to help you if you follow the pathway.
What is an ACES Coordinator?
TRUE or FALSE: Students save nearly 50% of the cost as compared to public four-year schools.
What is True?
An MCPS tool that helps you search for colleges and create your college list.
What is Naviance?
FAFSA and MDCAPS are due by ________ every year.
What is March 1st?
A term describing moving credits from one college to another.
What is a transfer?
What is Montgomery College's mascot?
What is a Raptor?