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| term | definition |
|---|---|
| associates | 2 year degree from community colleges, junior colleges, or uni - 60 credit hours |
| bachelors | undergraduate degree from colleges and uni after completing a program of study, 4 years, 120 credit hours |
| junior college | offers 2 year programs leading to associates or 4 year uni |
| public university | paid by public means through national or local government, lower tuition rates for in state students |
| private university | higher education, not funded by government |
| liberal acts | a broad field of study that includes humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, critical thinking and communication skills |
| accreditation | Institution or program recognized for meeting high standards |
| ACT | Standardized test took in in high school for college admissions in the US |
| transcript | Official record of a student academic performance |
| credit hour | Unit of measure that represents the amount of times spent in class and work required for a course |
| academic advisor | a faculty or staff member who helps students plan academic paths |
| tuition | Fee charged to go to a school or university |
| FAFSA | Free application for federal student aid |
| student aid report | FAFSA information and eligibility for FSA |
| expected family contribution | An estimate of the family’s financial ability to contribute to a US students education |
| subsidized loan | Federal student loan for which the government pays the interest |
| unsubsidized loan | Federal student loan for which the borrower is responsible for paying the interest at all times |
| loan consolidation | Process of combining multiple federal student loans into a single loan with a fixed interest rate |
| forbearance | A temporary postponement of loan payments |
| cooperative education | classroom based education and practical work experience |
| internship | A temporary position that provides practical experience |
| apprenticeship | on the job training and classroom instruction |
| certification | recognition of a completed level of knowledge or skill in a area |
| resume | A document that summarizes a persons, education, work experience skills, and accomplishments |
| masters | A graduate degree awarded after completing a program of study beyond the bachelors degree |
| doctoral | highest level of academic degree |