COLLEGE 101
Programs that usually take 2 years to complete and are dedicated to a certain career or they may provide preparation for students to transfer to a senior degree programs.
Associate Degree
Website used to complete financial aid forms
FAFSA
•Plan - self-organization
•Prioritize - self-management
•Make it happen - self-control
•Evaluate deviations - self-awareness
Time Management
How many times can a student change their major?
As many as he or she wants
Scholarships, loans, grants, stipends and part-time job that make it financially possible for students to attend college
Financial Aid / U202
2 semesters / Fall and Spring / about 12-13 weeks each and 2 modules / Winter and Summer / about 6 weeks each
What GPA does the student needs to maintain to received Financial Aid
Part of every day life / our mental, emotional, behavioral and physical reaction to internal and external stimulus
Stress
Can the student take off a semester?
Yes. If a student takes more then 2 semesters off he or she must go through the process of readmission
Facilitators who work with students and encourage them to become more knowledgeable and responsible for planning their academic programs
Academic Advisor / E102
Student that takes 4 to 5 courses during Fall and Spring semesters and 1 to 3 courses during Winter and Summer modules
Full Time student
How many credits is the student supposed to register for to receive Financial Aid
12 - 15 (Fall / Winter or Spring / Summer)
Be attentive and participate in class, be punctual and prepared
Time and Stress Management technique
Can a student drop a class?
Yes. If the student receives Financial Aid, he or she must make sure that they maintain a full time status (at least 12 credits in Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer) before dropping a class.
Office that provides services, programs and events to enhance student learning and development in the area of career exploration
The Office of Career Development / C102
Colleges use this number to measure your overall performance in school and compare you to other prospective students.
GPA
What does Financial Aid pay for?
Classes, books, work study program
•Constant worrying
•Feeling overwhelmed
•Short temper
•Sleeping too much or too little
•Nervous habits (nail biting and pacing)
Warning signs of Stress
Where can a student get information about his or her classes? (content of the class? number of students registered for the class? pre-requisite, etc.)
CUNYfirst
Office where students are provided emotional and psychological support as they pursue their academic and personal goals
Counseling Center / D102
Wellness Center / A108
Approved courses in 5 different areas (such as: World Cultures and Global Issues; U.S. Experience in Its Diversity; Creative Expression; Individual and Society; Scientific World - ABCDE) required to graduate from KBCC
How many semesters is Financial Aid paying for?
8 semesters
•Planner
•A daily planner can be helpful for keeping track of due dates
•Cell Phone Reminder
•Asking family and friends for help
Co-workers as well can be great sources of support
Time Management techniques
How many credits does a student need to graduate with an Associate Degree?
60
The office the provides first aid health care, medical record review, storage and retrieval, medical consultation, health related referrals, health education, etc.
Health Services / A108