Financial Aid
A free federal application that determines eligibility for grants, work-study, and federal student loans.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
This admissions plan is binding, meaning you must attend if accepted.
Early Decision
This financial tool helps students track income and expenses.
Budget
This document outlines course expectations, assignments, and grading policies for a class.
Syllabus
These student-led groups that promote involvement, leadership, and community engagement.
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
These types of financial aid do not have to be repaid, unlike loans.
Grants and Scholarships
This document provides an official record of high school courses and grades sent to colleges.
An Official Transcript
This cost of borrowing money is added to your student loan balance over time.
Interest
This is a planned period of time where students review material, complete practice problems, or collaborate with peers to improve understanding before exams.
Study Sessions
This campus resource provides access to books, academic journals, research databases, and quiet study spaces.
The Library
This document from a college explains the specific types and amounts of financial aid a student has been offered.
Award Letter
This score, earned over four years of high school, shows your academic average.
GPA
The act of setting aside a small percentage of money regularly over time.
Saving
These scheduled meetings with professors provide extra academic support outside of class time.
Office Hours
This campus service provides confidential mental health support.
The Counseling Center
This federal aid program allows students to earn money through part-time employment while enrolled in college.
Federal Work-Study
This is the online form students use to apply to many colleges at once.
Failing to repay student loans on time can damage this part of your financial record.
This campus professional helps students plan their course schedules and graduation requirements.
Academic Advisor
This campus center provides free assistance with essays and research papers.
This federal loan saves students money by covering interest while they are still in school.
Subsidized Loan
This term refers to the total estimated amount a student must pay for one academic year, including tuition, fees, room, and board.
Cost of Attendance
After covering required college expenses, what should be your priority if you still have money from your financial aid refund?
Sign up for a financial literacy workshop.
Enrollment in this academic semester allows for smaller class sizes, focused learning opportunities, and accelerated graduation.
Summer Semester Enrollment
This department coordinates academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Disability Services