Across
- 2. A form of financial aid from a non - profit organization such as the government that you do not have to repay.
- 5. year A period of the year during which students attend an educational institution, usually from September to June.
- 7. university university does not receive government funding.
- 8. specialize in a particular subject at a college or a university.
- 14. activities groups you belong to outside of class, clubs, sports teams….
- 15. Free Application for Student Financial Aid
- 17. Extra courses for study
- 18. a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree.
- 19. degree an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting generally 4 years.
- 20. rank a measure of how a student's performance compares to other students in his or her class
- 22. A university staff member, who works with students on scheduling to ensure students are completing the required courses.(usually in the area of study the student is completing.)
- 25. Hour the unit of measuring educational CREDIT, usually based on the number of classroom hours per week throughout a term
- 26. and board The cost of a room a dormitory and dining hall meal plan at the college or university.
- 27. student A student that has 12 or more hours in a semester
- 28. A record of student’s work, grades, and courses taken.
- 29. Aid A way to pay for higher education. It may be in the form of a scholarship, loan, grant or work study program
- 30. university A university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government.
Down
- 1. student Students taking less than 12 credit hours a semester
- 3. The average of all your course grades based on a 4 point scale. A - 4 B- 2 C -3 D -4 F - 0
- 4. a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.
- 6. degree A degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's degree.
- 8. secondary area of study not requiring as many credit hours as a major.
- 9. A required course prior to a higher level class
- 10. Colleges offer more limited options/courses and often may not offer master’s programs
- 11. education classes Classes that give students basic knowledge of a variety of topics. Students take general education classes in order to graduate. (usually taken during the first two years of college)
- 12. standardized test for college SAT Reasoning Test The SAT score range is between 400 and 1600 for your total score, and 200-800 for each of your two subscores. One subscore is for Math, and one subscore is your combined Reading and Writing scores to make one “Evidence-Based Reading and Writing” score.
- 13. fee the fee(money) paid to process your college application ; Average $40 can be as high as $90
- 16. A standardized college admissions test developed, measuring English, mathematics, reading, and science skills. Stands for American College Testing
- 21. Attending a class not for academic credit.
- 23. an award of financial aid for a student to further their education for college. Does not have to be paid back
- 24. degree An undergraduate academic degree after two years of study usually at a community college
- 25. College A nonresidential, postsecondary institution that offers associate degree programs, as well as technical and vocational programs.