College Terminology

1. — The primary federal form students complete to determine eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.
4. — The formal process of applying for and being accepted into an educational institution.
6. — A college student who is working toward an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
8. — The physical grounds, buildings, and facilities of a college or university.
11. — Funding options (grants, scholarships, loans) to help students pay for post-secondary education costs.
14. — An academic term structure that divides the school year into four equal periods.
16. — A required course or qualification that must be completed before taking a more advanced class.
18. — A unit of measure representing the academic value of a course, usually based on classroom hours per week.
20. — A teacher or instructor of the highest rank at a college or university.

2. — Official recognition that a college or program meets specific standards of academic quality.
3. — A program providing part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
5. — A document distributed by a course instructor on the first day of class outlining rules, readings, and assignment dates.
7. — The amount of money charged for instruction at a college or university.
9. — The primary academic subject or area of study that a student chooses to specialize in.
10. — A secondary academic concentration requiring fewer courses than a primary area of study.
12. — A designated faculty or staff member who assists students with course selection and academic planning.
13. — The official record of a student's academic history, including classes taken, grades earned, and GPA.
15. — The title or qualification conferred by a college upon successful completion of a degree program.
17. — A course chosen by a student out of personal interest, rather than one strictly required for a major.
19. — A residential building on a campus containing living quarters for students.