College Terminology

College that focuses on humanities and social sciences; with a focus on general knowledge

Counselor who helps students with graduation requirements.

A type of financial aid that consists of free money and does not have to be repaid.

Graduation ceremony where students receive their diplomas.

Students can apply & decide early but have until May 1 to decide.

The Fed. Government pays the interest of the loan while the student is in college

A loan where interest is applied as soon as money is given to the borrower.

Bachelor of Science Degree

A college policy of accepting all students who have completed high school/an equivalency exam.

The office responsible for billing the student tuition accounts.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Bachelor of Arts Degree

A standard application form

A student leader who supervises the dorms and receives free housing.

The list of what classes are offered for an upcoming term.

Students can apply & decide early but are REQUIRED to enroll and cancel all other applications.

An academic course that allows students to earn credit for work done outside the classroom.

The # of these hours assigned to a course also means the # of hours the class meets per week.

Schools who offer this will accept applications from students until they have reached their cap

Associate of Arts Degree