| Paying for College | Types of Aid | Types of Secondary School | Degrees |
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What is ACT or SAT
A college entrance exam that determines college readiness
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Grant
What is financial aid, often based on financial need, that does not need to be
repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund). |
Vocational/Trade
School
What is a secondary school teaching a skilled trade.
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Trade Certification
What is training for a skilled job such as Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC, Cosmetology.
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Major
What is a "main" subject of field of study chosen by a college student.
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Scholarship
What is money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements
to help pay for education expenses. |
Community/Junior College
What is a 2 year college.
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Associate's Degree
What is typically 2-year programs.
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Minor
What is a secondary course of study in college.
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FAFSA
What is the form students need to fill out before college to obtain federal student aid?
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University
What is an institution of learning of the highest level which is authorized to award
both undergraduate and graduate degrees. |
Bachelor's Degree
What is typically 4 years and delve more deeply into the area of study.
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Quarters
What is the 4 equal parts instead of semesters that some colleges divide the school year into.
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Work Study
What is What is an award that is a need-based form of financial aid. This award allows you
to find a job, usually on campus, and work to earn your award. Just like any other job, you are paid for the number of hours you work, but you are restricted from working more than 19 hours per week or earning more than your award amount. |
ROTC
What is the program where students complete military training at the same time as their college degree. This program pays for students’ education in exchange for a multiyear commitment to join the military
after graduation. |
Master's Degree
What is the most common type of Graduate degree.
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12
What is the number of college level credits one must take to be considered a fulltime student.
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Award Package
What is the types of financial aid a college is willing to offer you called. Your package may include a combination of loans, grants, work study, and scholarships.
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Transfer Credits
What are credits from prior courses (taken at another college) can be applied
to the completion of a degree at your current college. |
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D)
What is the highest degree you can get?
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