College Terms

General classes you will need to take in almost any college program:

Free government money for college, based on FAFSA, that is based on need and college cost:

The area of study that you choose to focus on in college is called your

A 2-year degree from a college, like JCC!

Money given that you do NOT need to repay; it is yours!

A college program that enables students to work part-time while attending school.

A 4-year college degree

A college application that is accepted by over 500 schools across the country -- a "1-stop" application:

A job where a student works to get practice in their field of work:

Any money that is given or lent to students in order to help pay for their education

Free money, just like the Pell Grant, except it’s only for NY residents who go to partner colleges in NY

Program to support NY students whose grades are lower than the college standards and who come from low income families:

A college where your grades fall below the range for the average freshman. It’s a long shot that you’ll be getting in:

Money awarded for academic or other achievement that is yours to keep.

College credits that come with you to a new college from another college program:

A standardized test that students across the country take:

New York State public universities are called _______ schools

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (that everyone can apply for):

A school that is not public; it may look more expensive, but sometimes there is more financial aid available:

When a college doesn't accept your application but they don't tell you no...