CRSJ Grade 9 College Bound Terminology

SAT

a student's chosen field of study

two-year institution of higher education

measurement of hours a student must attend a class

a secondary field of study

institution receiving money from donations, student tuition, and other organizations

living on campus or in-state

amount paid for each credit hour of enrollment in college

course of study that includes humanities, social science, fine arts, and developing all these

the area in which the college or university is located

highest academic degree

a permanent academic record of a student at college

financial aid that needs to be paid back

reward for completion of a graduate program

ACT

provides jobs for students who demonstrate financial need

institution receiving money from the state or government

the number of times a student can eat in the dining hall

the place that either accepts or denies your admittance

all persons who teach classes for college

financial aid given out based on academic and athletic merit--does not need to be paid back

money given to assist students through college

financial aid received from a non-profit organization that does not need to be paid back

degree awarded by a community college, usually a two-year degree

FAFSA

student who lives off-campus and drives to campus

fraternities and sororities

a class that needs to be taken before one can take a higher level class

undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges or universities 

institution of higher education that grants degrees and certificates

students who have completed a 4 year program and are continuing their studies

student who is pursuing a one-, two-, or four-year degree

the teacher of a course