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Vocab 9-11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Measurment process to ensure schools have basic quality. |
| Campus Culture | Characteristics that give each school or training program its unique personality. |
| Career Preparation Provider | Any program, school, or business that offers education/training. |
| Common Application | College submission web site used by hundreds of colleges. |
| Co_Signer | Person responsible for paying back a loan if you do not |
| Early Action | An early college application method that is not binding. |
| Early Decision | an early college application method that is binding. |
| EFC (EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION) | The amount FAFSA says you and your family should contribute towards your education/training. |
| FAFSA | Forms required for education/training financial aid. |
| Grant | Money provided by government, schools, or private donors that you do not need to repay. |
| Need_Based | Financial aid that depends solely on your family’s income. |
| SAR (STUDENT AID REPORT) | Results of the FAFSA process. |
| Scholarship | Financial aid money you do not have to repay, usually rewarded on achievement. |
| Student Loan | Money that a student borrows and must repay. |
| Work_Study Program | Provides money, paying students for qualified campus jobs. |
| Chronological Resume | A resume that presents your information by date in reverse order. |
| Combination Resume | A resume that combines functional and chronological formats. |
| Cover Letter | A letter that introduces you to employers. |
| Electronic Resume | A resume designed to be transmitted over the Internet and stored and accessed on a computer. |
| Functional Resume | A resume that matches your capabilities to the job. |
| Personal Fact Sheet | A written document that summarizes basic information about you and your education, experience, skills, and other pertinent data. |
| Pre_Employment Test | Any education beyond high school. |
| References | People you know who are not related to you who will give you a positive recommendation. |
| Resume | A record of your experience and qualifications related to a specific job or career. |
| Traditional Resume | A printed resume you provide to the employer through the mail or in person. |