College Terms

Scholarships are money applied for or granted based on merit that does not have to be paid back

Student who is a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in college; below a masters degree student

Money applied for that must be paid back, usually at low interest rate

A second area of concentration" 20+ credit hours

Master’s student, doctorate, or post-doctorate student, has already graduated with bachelor’s degree

GPA stands for which of the following?

4-5 year degree; Bachelor of Arts or Science; 124-150 credit hours

What one is not true of a Doctorate?

A mascot is a person, animal or thing meant to bring good luck.

Primary area of study; where most credit hours are earned; usually 30+ hours

2 year degree, about 60 credit hours

Money you pay for anything the college decides to charge you for

The ACT & SAT are both types of college entrance exams that cover reading, writing, and math.

36-48 credit hours above a bachelor’s degree; 12-16 classes, takes about 1-3 more years

Money applied for that doesn’t have to be paid back; usually given for special circumstances

Where students live on campus; dorms; apartments

Person who oversees the work of others; like a principal

Which of the following describes Tuition?

Office that examines a student’s records and determines entry into a college

Campus includes all land and buildings associated with a particular college.