College Vocab

2. a form of aide that is granted, or gifted, to students based on their financial needs
4. the first level of non-vocational degree you can pursue following a high school diploma. Typically designed to be completed in two years or less
6. a college or university primarily funded by a state government
8. money paid for instruction
11. measure the number of applied hours that are recognized for successful completion of a particular course of study.
12. the specific minimum criteria a school must adhere to when enrolling a student into the school.
13. a specific area of study in which a student chooses to specialize

1. an undergraduate degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six years (depending on institution and academic discipline).
2. grade point average (GPA) is the sum of all your course grades throughout your high school career divided by the total number of credits
3. money you can borrow from the U.S. Department of Education or a private organization to pay for college and repay later with interest
5. a secondary area of specialization beyond a college major
6. a college or university that often operates as an educational nonprofit organization
7. a person who has received a degree from a school
9. a student in a university or college who has not received a first, especially a bachelor's degree
10. payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement