College Vocabulary

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  1. 2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid; determines how much financial aid a student may receive.
  2. 4. The money paid by students for the instruction at a college or university.
  3. 6. A financial award given by the government or a private individual or group in order to pay for college.
  4. 12. student A person who has earned a bachelor's degree and is pursuing additional education in a specific field.
  5. 15. A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded on the basis of academic, athletic or other achievements.
  6. 18. degree (MA) A graduate degree typically requiring two or three years of study beyond a bachelor's degree; an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctorate.
  7. 19. student A student who has not yet received a bachelor's degree.
  8. 20. College/University These colleges/universities are funded by state (government) money. Generally, they cost less than private colleges.
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  1. 1. Degree (A.A., A.S.) A two-year degree that prepares a student for further study at a four-year college.
  2. 3. American College Testing - used as a college entrance exam.
  3. 5. aid Methods of paying for education, such as grants, scholarships, loans etc.
  4. 7. Grade Point Average - used to determine academic rank in high school and academic status in college.
  5. 8. the primary focus of study at a college or university
  6. 9. College/University A school that is not supported by state taxes but may still be government regulated. They rely on higher tuition and donations for funding.
  7. 10. degree (PhD) The highest level of a college degree; requires 4 or more years of additional training beyond a bachelors degree. Not a medical doctor.
  8. 11. An amount of money given to the borrower for a set period of time. After the set time has passed, the money must be paid back plus the lending fee, called interest. Payments are normally made over a series of months.
  9. 13. A building at a college/university where students live.
  10. 14. the secondary focus of learning at a college/university
  11. 16. Scholastic Assessment Test. A college entrance exam provided by the College Board.
  12. 17. degree (BA or BS) 4 year college degree from a university/college