College

university

an institution of higher education that is divided into several colleges

college

an instruction of higher education that awards degrees and certificates

ACT

one of the most common college entrance exams, often required for admission to many colleges. Has up to 5 components: English, mathematics, reading, science, and an optional writing test.

SAT

one of the most common college entrance exams, often required for admission to many colleges. Has only 3 components: critical reading, mathematics, and a required writing test

associate degree

undergraduate degree awarded by a two year college, about 60 hours of coursework

bachelor degree

undergraduate degree awarded by a college, about 120 hours of coursework

master degree

graduate degree conferred for completion of a specified program of study after the bachelor's degree, about 60 hours of additional course work

doctorate degree

highest academic degree awarded by a college or university for advanced graduate study.

community college

a two year institution of higher education.

public university

an educational institution of higher education which is supported by public taxes

private university

an educational institution of higher education which is NOT supported by public taxes. may be independent or church related

dorm/residence hall

the place you live on campus

room and board

the cost of having a place to sleep (room) and food to eat (board) while in school

financial aid

anything related to the way you are paying for school

GPA

grade point average: indicates a students overall academic performance.

undergraduate student

a college student working toward an associate or bachelors degree.

graduate student

a student who has earned a bachelors degree and is continuing college to earn a masters degree or doctorate

grant/loan

similar to scholarship in that you don't need to pay them back/ money that you must pay back

major

a major is an area of concentration in a particular field of study

minor

students may minor in a subject different from the one they major in

work study

in this federally funded program, students take campus jobs as part of their financial aid package

tuition

the cost of your classes

resident/non-resident

for purposes of calculating a students tuition and fees, someone who has lived in the state for a specified length/ someone who isn't a resident of state they are attending college in

Trade School

A type of higher learning school that focuses on job skill training for specific career fields rather than academics in liberal arts

apprentice

a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

undergraduate degrees

associates and bachelors degrees

graduate degrees

masters and doctorate degrees