College Unit: Vocabulary - Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. a building on a college campus where students live that usually has rooms that are shared with other students
  2. 3. something you earn when you finish a program of study at a college or university that shows you completed your college education
  3. 6. money that helps students pay for college when their families can’t afford all the costs; doesn’t have to be paid back
  4. 7. when a college staff member helps students pick their classes and make a plan for what they want to study
  5. 10. money that students pay to attend college and get lessons from teachers
  6. 12. the process of filling out forms to ask a college or university if you can become a student there
  7. 13. money that students or their parents borrow to help pay for college, which has to be paid back later, usually with extra money called interest
  8. 14. exams that many colleges use to see if a student is ready for college work.
  9. 15. an academic year split into two primary terms, each usually lasting 15 to 16 weeks
  10. 18. money that helps students pay for college, which can come in different forms like scholarships, grants, loans, or jobs at the college
  11. 20. money given to students to help pay for college that is usually earned by getting good grades, having special talents, or meeting other requirements, and you don’t have to pay it back
Down
  1. 1. a numerical reflection of a student’s overall academic performance
  2. 4. things students do outside of their regular classes, like joining clubs, playing sports, or helping in the community
  3. 5. an official report that shows all the classes a student has taken, the grades they got, and the credits they earned in school
  4. 8. after high school, you can go here to learn more about a subject you’re interested in and work toward earning a degree
  5. 9. a smaller area of study that needs fewer classes than a major
  6. 11. the area around a college or university, including the buildings, where students go to class, live, and do fun activities
  7. 16. a short-term job where students get real-life experience doing work related to what they’re studying
  8. 17. the main subject or area of study that a college student focuses on to earn their college degree
  9. 19. the process where you apply to a college or university, and they decide if you can join their school as a student