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College Vocabulary

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    College terms
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  • A college entrance test that determines college readiness
    ACT/SAT
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  • This is awarded for the completion of courses in a concentrated skill area of study
    Certificate
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  • What is GPA?
    Grade point average
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  • Anything related to the way you are paying for school (loans, scholarships, grants)
    Financial Aid
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  • What is the type of graduate degree that normally consists of 2 years beyond the bachelor degree?
    Master's Degree
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  • What is the cost of your classes in college or trade school?
    Tuition
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  • What is the FASFA form?
    A government form that must be completed in order to be eligible for grants, loans and scholarships.
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  • What are grants?
    Money awarded based on financial need to help students attend college and do not need to be paid back if students successfully complete their coursework.
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  • What are scholarships?
    Money given based on exceptional performances to help students with college expenses that does not have to be paid back.
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  • What are loans?
    Money borrowed by students to help pay for college that must be repaid.
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  • What is a college major?
    The college program you take to earn your degree and start your career
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  • What is the degree called that requires about 4 years of college and typically erned from a university?
    Bachelors degree
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  • What type of a degree is usually earned form a community college?
    Associate Degree
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  • What is the place on campus where students live?
    Dorms or dormitories
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  • What is a prerequisite at college?
    A class you must have completed before you can register for certain courses
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  • What is the place on campus where students can hang out and get food?
    Student Union
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