Types of College Vocab

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  1. 3. These schools are where at least 25% of the students enrolled are Hispanic. These schools offer their Hispanic students a large community where they can be supported, and relate culturally.
  2. 4. the first four years of college study (up to a bachelor's degree)
  3. 6. Any degree program beyond a Bachelor's degree, (Master's or Doctoral)
  4. 12. An academic degree which usually takes four years to earn and is awarded by a college or university.
  5. 14. These Schools offer 2-year degree programs that lead to an Associate's degree, or other type of certification. You can transfer from these schools to a 4-year college to finish your Bachelor's degree.
  6. 17. Schools that do not get money from the government. Because most of their funding comes from tuition, it can often cost more than a public college or university. However, you may receive generous financial aid from these schools.
  7. 22. Financial aid that is borrowed from financial institutions. These funds must be paid back; usually with interest.
  8. 23. These schools offer 4 year degree programs that lead to a Bachelor's Degree.
  9. 24. Consists of 5 highly selective institutions that prepare students to serve as officers in their chosen branch of the military. Students must begin to prepare for these schools no later than 9th grade.
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  1. 1. An advanced 2-year program completed after a bachelor's degree.
  2. 2. These schools were created, because black students were denied access to most other colleges. They offer the opportunity to earn a degree, and to connect with their cultural heritage.
  3. 5. These schools are run like businesses that offer a variety of degree programs. They tend to cost more, leading to more debt.
  4. 7. Financial aid that is awarded for having very good grades, or for being good at things like sports. These funds do not have to be paid back.
  5. 8. The highest level of academic degree. Usually a 2-year program after a Master's degree.
  6. 9. These schools are private colleges that are specifically for men or women.
  7. 10. These schools offer a broad selection of courses in the liberal arts, which includes areas such as literature, history, languages, mathematics, and life sciences. Most are private and offer four-year programs that lead to a bachelors degree. These colleges can prepare you for a wide variety of careers or for graduate school.
  8. 11. Schools that get money from the government, and usually offer lower tuition than Private Colleges and Universities.
  9. 13. These schools are private, and are connected to a religious faith.
  10. 15. The cost of classes at a college or university.
  11. 16. These are smaller than universities, and don't offer as many degree programs or majors. They do not have to have a graduate program.
  12. 18. 2 year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical school. The recipient of this degree can then transfer the credits toward a 4 year Bachelor's Degree.
  13. 19. A type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. They are usually given to a student by the government, and are related to the parent's income level.
  14. 20. methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, and student loans, etc.
  15. 21. These are larger than colleges, and offer more degree programs and majors. They must have at least one graduate program.