College Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. Available support for student success, health and overall well-being.
  2. 4. Post-secondary institution offering a collection of degrees.
  3. 6. Free Application for Federal Student Aid; determines how much financial aid a student may receive.
  4. 7. To attend an educational institution in another country.
  5. 9. A college of advanced learning that has undergraduate programs which award bachelor degrees and graduate program for masters' degrees and doctorates.
  6. 12. A building at a college/university where students live.
  7. 13. The number of people enrolled.
  8. 14. Qualifications or experience you need to have before you can be accepted as a student.
  9. 18. A school that is not supported by state taxes but may still be government regulated; they rely on higher tuition and donations for funding.
  10. 20. A graduate degree typically requiring two or three years of study beyond a bachelor's degree; an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctorate.
  11. 21. The highest level of a college degree; requires 4 or more years of additional training beyond a bachelors degree; not a medical doctor.
  12. 22. Completion of a program of study.
  13. 24. Outside the regular course of study.
  14. 26. A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded on the basis of academic, athletic or other achievements.
  15. 27. Scholastic Assessment Test. A college entrance exam provided by the College Board.
  16. 29. A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field.
  17. 30. Grade Point Average - used to determine academic rank in high school and academic status in college.
  18. 31. Variety, such as race, ethnic or national groups, abilities, economic, gender...
Down
  1. 1. An amount of money charged to apply to a college or university.
  2. 3. A shorter, more specialized program designed to help someone quickly enter a new career, advance in their current one, or develop a new skill.
  3. 5. refers to the percentage of freshmen who successfully earn an undergraduate degree from the college or university where they enrolled.
  4. 8. A two-year degree that prepares a student for further study at a four-year college.
  5. 10. The money paid by students for the instruction at a college or university.
  6. 11. American College Testing - used as a college entrance exam.
  7. 15. A student who has not yet received a bachelor's degree.
  8. 16. The primary focus of study at a college or university.
  9. 17. A person who has earned a bachelor's degree and is pursuing additional education in a specific field.
  10. 18. These colleges/universities are funded by state (government) money. Generally, they cost less than private colleges.
  11. 19. 4 year college degree from a university/college.
  12. 23. Methods of paying for education, such as grants, scholarships, loans etc.
  13. 25. A financial award given by the government or a private individual or group in order to pay for college.
  14. 28. An amount of money given to the borrower for a set period of time. After the set time has passed, the money must be paid back plus the lending fee, called interest; payments are normally made over a series of months.