College Terminology

This is a person pursuing a 1, 2, or 4 year degree.

People who have graduated from the institution.

A proficiency test you can take to give you credit for a class without taking the class.

A degree that takes approximately 2 years

This is money you borrow and must pay back with interest.

What does FAFSA stand for?

This person will help you select the correct courses.

A student's chosen field of study.

A 2 year institution.

A course that must be taken before an advanced level course can be taken.

With this loan, the government pays the interest while you are in school.

With this type of loan, you must pay the interest while still in school or defer until the end.

This is the percent of students who get a job in their field of study in a certain time frame.

Typically a 4 year degree requiring about 120 credit hours.

This office typically handles all financial transactions. Sometimes called a business office.

A type of quality assurance process to make sure standards are met.

This is free money you have to seek out and apply for on your own

This is free money given by federal government based on need.

A older student that receives free room and board for supervising others in the dorms.

This office is responsible to keeping all your academic records.