Money
Awards usually based on financial need, these do not require repayment
What are grants?
Policy of some colleges of admitting virtually all high school graduates, regardless of academic qualifications
What is open enrollment?
Two-year degree, can provide sufficient training for a career or be a precursor to further study
What is an associate's degree?
Subject of study in which a student chooses to specialize
What is a major?
Natural ability or talent
What is aptitude?
Financial aid based on merit; does not have to be repaid
What is a scholarship?
A student applies to the first-choice college in the fall and agrees by contract to enter that college if offered admission
What is early decision?
Four-year degree from college or university, aka Baccalaureate degree
What is a bachelor's degree?
Educational opportunities that are available after high school graduation
What are post-secondary options?
Certificate issued by a college or university to a student who has completed coursework and graduation requirements
What is a diploma?
The acronym "FAFSA" stands for this
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
Student applies in the fall and receives admission decision before January; student has until May 1 to accept or decline the offer
What is early action?
Ph.D.
What is a doctorate degree?
When a student's application for early decision or early action is postponed, to be considered in the regular applicant pool
What is deferral?
College programs offering opportunity for superior students to enrich their experience through independent, advanced or accelerated study
What are honors programs?
Document indicating the amount and type of financial support the school will provide for the upcoming year
What is an award letter?
Standardized undergraduate application used by 400+ colleges
What is the common application?
The rank or title given by a college or university to a student who has met certain academic requirements
What is a degree?
When a student's application for early decision or early action is postponed, and will be considered with the regular applicant pool
What is deferred admission?
Unit of value given to college classes that denotes the amount of time a student will invest in formal instruction
What is a credit hour?
Money earned in a job obtained through the college's financial aid office
What is work/study?
Application process where a college reviews application when it is completed and communicates decision within a few weeks
What is rolling admission?
A Master's Degree may be either an M.A. or this
What is a Master of Science?
Process by which students submit applications by a specific date and receive decisions by April 15
What is a regular decision?
Awarded upon completion of a short-term vocational or career training program
What is a certificate?