College Bound Terminology OFMS

measurement of hours a student must attend a class

student who lives off-campus and drives to campus

institution receiving money from the state or government

two-year institution of higher education

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

a permanent academic record of a student at college

the teacher of a course in college

jobs for students in college who demonstrate financial need

the place that either accepts or denies your admittance

SAT

FAFSA

fraternities and sororities

a secondary field of study

reward for completion of a graduate program, after a Bachelor's degree

a student's chosen field of study in college

financial aid that needs to be paid back

money given to assist students to help pay for college

institution of higher education that grants degrees and certificates

amount paid for each credit hour of enrollment in college

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

a career school that normally earns a certificate for a special skill

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

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

living on campus or in-state

undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges or universities 

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

ACT

the area in which the college or university is located

highest academic degree after bachelor's and master's degrees

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

Type of College that runs on money from donations, student tuition, and other organizations

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