Language of Higher Education

Question 1

A university that receives significant public funds through the national/state government

Accepted Answer

Public College/University, Community College

Question 2

A 2 year degree

Accepted Answer

Associate degree

Question 3

Money that does NOT need to be repaid

Accepted Answer

Grants, Scholarships

Question 4

A group of courses required by a college to receive a degree

Accepted Answer

Major

Question 5

A 4 year degree

Accepted Answer

Bachelors degree

Question 6

The land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated.

Accepted Answer

Campus

Question 7

Money for college you have to pay back

Accepted Answer

Loans

Question 8

An independent school that sets its own policies and goals, and is privately funded.

Accepted Answer

Private School

Question 9

A secondary field of study

Accepted Answer

Minor

Question 10

The form you fill out to receive funds for school

Accepted Answer

FAFSA

Question 11

Possible surroundings for a college or university

Accepted Answer

Rural, Urban, Suburban

Question 12

College Admissions Test

Accepted Answer

SAT, ACT

Question 13

Work you do to gain experience while in college

Accepted Answer

Internships

Question 14

The degree that comes after a Bachelor's degree

Accepted Answer

Master's degree

Question 15

an educational institution or establishment, in particular.

Accepted Answer

College, University

Question 16

All scholarships, grants and loans to pay for school are called:

Accepted Answer

Financial aid

Question 17

A college that prepares you for a job in the trades or to prep for a 4 year degree

Accepted Answer

Vocational School, Community college

Questions 17