College Awareness & Preparation

A financial aid program that allows the student to work on-campus to earn money for college.

Money borrowed by the student and/or parent to pay for college expenses, that must be repaid.

Financial resources designed to assist those who are unable to meet the cost of college.

A student's official academic record that lists all courses taken in high school.

An assessment of a student's achievement, written by a teacher/counselor for college admission.

A college admissions test that tests students' ability in English, math, reading and science.

A two-year degree that prepares students for a career or further study at a four-year college.

The course of study in which a student concentrates coursework, time and attention in college.

Financial aid based on need or outstanding personal performance that doesn't have to be repaid.

A college offering a 2-year program; can lead to a career or a transfer to a 4-year program.

Rigorous college level courses that you can take in high school.

An average of the student's academic achievement as measured by grades.

A college admissions test designed to test a student's language and math reasoning skills.

A visit by a student to a college or university to experience college academic & student life.

A four-year degree awarded after the satisfactory completion of four years of study at college.