College Vocabulary

An aid (usually a graduate student) who assists the professor in tutoring students, grading papers, etc.

A college that is funded by organizations other than the government; can be religiously affiliated

Program offered by most colleges which allows students to work part-time at an on-campus job

The department which accepts or rejects your entry into college based on application, essay, etc.

A standardized test used for college admission which includes math, reading, writing, and language

Financial aid that can be borrowed from a financial institution with interest and DOES need to be repaid

Official permanent record of a student’s academic performance in school

A standardized test used for college admission which includes math, English, reading, and science

A form of financial aid based on financial need that does NOT need to be repaid

A housing building located on campus where students live and sleep; also called a residence hall

A college run and funded by the state or other government agency

The highest degree you can earn, which allows you to teach as a college professor, conduct research, etc.

A degree usually earned after completing FOUR years of required coursework

A college where students study specific subjects, such as humanities, literature, and philosophy

A student’s MAIN field of study in college which results in a degree; usually declared by sophomore year

When a student applies for admission by an earlier deadline and is NOT required to enroll even if accepted

A two-year institution providing lower-level college courses at more affordable rates

Money awarded to a student based on academic or athletic achievement and does NOT need to be repaid

A degree usually earned after completing TWO years of required coursework

Average numerical value of a student’s grades based on the scale A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0

When a student applies and commits to a school by an earlier deadline and IS required to attend if accepted

A student who continues with their studies after graduating with their bachelor’s degree

A course that must be taken before enrolling in another course.

Cost for staying in campus housing and having a meal plan at the college dining hall

A higher education insitution offering four-year programs; composed of different schools and majors

A degree from a more in-depth program after earning a bachelor’s degree; usually takes two years

A type of financial aid that is awarded solely based on your family’s financial need

Type of gift aid based on factors like your GPA and extracurriculars in addition to financial need

A required federal form to receive need-based financial aid from the government

Student manager and supervisor of those living in an on-campus housing hall

A school specializing in specific career readiness fields like mechanics, cosmetology, culinary arts, etc.

A student who is in college seeking their first associate or bachelor’s degree

A student’s SECONDARY field of study which often requires less courses to attain; completely optional

A dining plan you can purchase to take care of your main meals at on-campus dining halls

An alternative academic qualification concentrating on specific topics within a field; NOT a degree

Money paid for the education received at a school