College Is Obtainable

College Is ObtainableCollege Is ObtainablePresented By: Pierre A. LaRocco, MEd.

Information provided by: The University of North Texas

Presented By: Pierre A. LaRocco, MEd.Information provided by: The University of North

Texas

Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements

SUBJECT CREDITS English…………………………….4.0 credits Social Studies……………………4.0 credits Mathematics……………………..3.0 credits Science…………………………….3.0 credits 4th Math or Science……………..1.0 credits Physical Education……………...1.0 credits Health.……………………………..0.50 credit Foreign Language………………2.0 credits Electives…………………………..5.0 credits Senior Project……………………Successful

CompletionTotal Credits: 23.50

SUBJECT CREDITS English…………………………….4.0 credits Social Studies……………………4.0 credits Mathematics……………………..3.0 credits Science…………………………….3.0 credits 4th Math or Science……………..1.0 credits Physical Education……………...1.0 credits Health.……………………………..0.50 credit Foreign Language………………2.0 credits Electives…………………………..5.0 credits Senior Project……………………Successful

CompletionTotal Credits: 23.50

Things we will talk about

Things we will talk about

Which college is right for you? The different types of colleges What to look for in a college What are the major differences in

colleges? Touring colleges How to set up a college tour What questions to ask while on that

tour What to look for during your tour What colleges want to see What classes should I be taking in

High School? Who decides if you are accepted or

rejected? SAT/ACT What are these tests? Which test should I take? What is on these tests? How do I prepare for this test?

Which college is right for you? The different types of colleges What to look for in a college What are the major differences in

colleges? Touring colleges How to set up a college tour What questions to ask while on that

tour What to look for during your tour What colleges want to see What classes should I be taking in

High School? Who decides if you are accepted or

rejected? SAT/ACT What are these tests? Which test should I take? What is on these tests? How do I prepare for this test?

The application process Applications Transcripts Why do they want all this

information? How do I write this college

essay? Financial Aid FAFSA What is the FAFSA? How do I apply for the FAFSA? Grants Scholarships Athletics NCAA Clearinghouse Scholarships FAQ

The application process Applications Transcripts Why do they want all this

information? How do I write this college

essay? Financial Aid FAFSA What is the FAFSA? How do I apply for the FAFSA? Grants Scholarships Athletics NCAA Clearinghouse Scholarships FAQ

Why go to college?Why go to college?

Why go to college? Why go to college? What does college give me? What does college give me? I can get a job now. Why do I need I can get a job now. Why do I need

to go to college and pay all that to go to college and pay all that money? money?

In the end, it all comes down to In the end, it all comes down to money. money.

Did you know?Did you know?

Why go to college? Why go to college? What does college give me? What does college give me? I can get a job now. Why do I need I can get a job now. Why do I need

to go to college and pay all that to go to college and pay all that money? money?

In the end, it all comes down to In the end, it all comes down to money. money.

Did you know?Did you know?


College graduates, College graduates, on average, make on average, make almost double what almost double what high school high school graduates make. graduates make.

There is a direct There is a direct connection between connection between the amount of the amount of education you have education you have and the amount of and the amount of money you will money you will make.make.

College graduates, College graduates, on average, make on average, make almost double what almost double what high school high school graduates make. graduates make.

There is a direct There is a direct connection between connection between the amount of the amount of education you have education you have and the amount of and the amount of money you will money you will make.make.


That money difference goes beyond your first job. College graduates make double over their lifetime than their high school graduate counterparts.

Beyond just making money, there are some jobs that you cannot acquire without a college degree.

A college education can challenge you to explore and broaden your interests, attain your goals, and meet some of the best friends you'll ever have.

That money difference goes beyond your first job. College graduates make double over their lifetime than their high school graduate counterparts.

Beyond just making money, there are some jobs that you cannot acquire without a college degree.

A college education can challenge you to explore and broaden your interests, attain your goals, and meet some of the best friends you'll ever have.

Which college is right for you?


With all of these colleges, how do I pick the right one for me?

First let’s look at:

What is a good college?

A good college is the one that is right for you.

What are all the different types of colleges and what do all these categories mean?

Two-year colleges Most two-year colleges are called community colleges, although the name may be "XYZ

Community College," "XYZ Junior College," or just “ XYZ College." These colleges offer programs that can be completed in one or two years,

usually falling into two categories:

"Transfer" programs

"Terminal" programs

With all of these colleges, how do I pick the right one for me?

First let’s look at:

What is a good college?

A good college is the one that is right for you.

What are all the different types of colleges and what do all these categories mean?

Two-year colleges Most two-year colleges are called community colleges, although the name may be "XYZ

Community College," "XYZ Junior College," or just “ XYZ College." These colleges offer programs that can be completed in one or two years,

usually falling into two categories:

"Transfer" programs

"Terminal" programs



Four-year collegesPublic collegesPrivate collegesReligious AffiliationEthic MinoritySame SexSpecialty Major

Four-year collegesPublic collegesPrivate collegesReligious AffiliationEthic MinoritySame SexSpecialty Major

Other things to look at that make schools

different


different Accreditation Academics Faculty Location Size Generally, large colleges offer a wide variety of majors (and

concentrations within those majors), while very small schools often focus on the liberal arts or a few specialties.

Small colleges offer an intimate setting where you get to know just about everyone on campus and they all get to know you. Some students find this comforting, while others find it restrictive.

Cost Majors Support services Campus life Safety and security

Accreditation Academics Faculty Location Size Generally, large colleges offer a wide variety of majors (and

concentrations within those majors), while very small schools often focus on the liberal arts or a few specialties.

Small colleges offer an intimate setting where you get to know just about everyone on campus and they all get to know you. Some students find this comforting, while others find it restrictive.

Cost Majors Support services Campus life Safety and security


different


different Miscellaneous

When choosing the right college for you, also consider the intangibles. Some examples:

Are things happening on the campus — conferences and lectures, new buildings being built, a sense of energy about the future?

Does this college seem student centered? Are enrollment services scattered in half a dozen campus buildings or grouped together for students' convenience? Are staff members friendly and helpful?

Do the students on campus seem fulfilled and happy to be there?

Miscellaneous When choosing the right college for you,

also consider the intangibles. Some examples:

Are things happening on the campus — conferences and lectures, new buildings being built, a sense of energy about the future?

Does this college seem student centered? Are enrollment services scattered in half a dozen campus buildings or grouped together for students' convenience? Are staff members friendly and helpful?

Do the students on campus seem fulfilled and happy to be there?

Where to find information about colleges

Where to find information about colleges

Surf the web Obtain college publications Compare your choices Visit the campus Attend events for prospective students

Many colleges have special events for prospective students several times a year. These events generally provide more information than you'll get on a tour and give you a chance to meet other students who plan to attend the university. These events are often organized by the admissions staff or by student groups to answer typical questions about admissions, campus life, professors, academic programs, class scheduling, residence hall life, advising, scholarships, financial aid, and registering for classes.

If you can, it's a good idea to attend. You'll meet key people at the college and learn how to navigate the admissions process and how to get set up for your first semester. Chances are you'll learn more about college in a few hours than you ever thought you could.

Surf the web Obtain college publications Compare your choices Visit the campus Attend events for prospective students

Many colleges have special events for prospective students several times a year. These events generally provide more information than you'll get on a tour and give you a chance to meet other students who plan to attend the university. These events are often organized by the admissions staff or by student groups to answer typical questions about admissions, campus life, professors, academic programs, class scheduling, residence hall life, advising, scholarships, financial aid, and registering for classes.

If you can, it's a good idea to attend. You'll meet key people at the college and learn how to navigate the admissions process and how to get set up for your first semester. Chances are you'll learn more about college in a few hours than you ever thought you could.

Preparing for collegePreparing for college

It Is Never Too Early

Plan Ahead

English: 4 credits/years (English I-IV) Mathematics: 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II and Precalculus) Sciences: 3 credits (to be selected from Biology,

Chemistry or Physics) Social Sciences: 4 credits (World Geography, World

History Studies, U.S. Government and Economics, and U.S. History)

Foreign Language: 3 credits (Levels I-III proficiency in the same language)

You should also take computer courses or be able to demonstrate proficiency.

It Is Never Too Early

Plan Ahead

English: 4 credits/years (English I-IV) Mathematics: 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II and Precalculus) Sciences: 3 credits (to be selected from Biology,

Chemistry or Physics) Social Sciences: 4 credits (World Geography, World

History Studies, U.S. Government and Economics, and U.S. History)

Foreign Language: 3 credits (Levels I-III proficiency in the same language)

You should also take computer courses or be able to demonstrate proficiency.

College Entrance Exams

College Entrance Exams

The tests primarily used for admission to colleges are the ACT and the SAT. The tests are used with your high school record to evaluate your level of academic knowledge.

SAT ACT Preparation Aids Advanced Placement Tests (AP) CLEP Tests

The tests primarily used for admission to colleges are the ACT and the SAT. The tests are used with your high school record to evaluate your level of academic knowledge.

SAT ACT Preparation Aids Advanced Placement Tests (AP) CLEP Tests

The Application Process

The Application Process

Applications Everything that is on the application needs to be filled out unless

it is stated on the application. The application is the main way for the school to get to know you.

It is important that you do not leave anything out. The application needs to become you since most schools will not get a chance to get to know you.

Official Transcripts Essay Who Is On The Evil Admission Board?

The admission boards for each school are the admission counselors. That’s right the same admission counselors who help you apply and guide you and tell you things about the school are also the people who decided if you are granted or denied admission. MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR ADMISSION COUNSELOR, AND ALWAYS WATCH HOW YOU ACT AND WHAT YOU DO AROUND THEM.

IMPORTANT Your application is not complete and will not be reviewed until you

have all of the information that the school asks for turned in. Every school wants different things so create a check list for each

school or ask the admission counselor for one and make sure you have all the information turned in.

Applications Everything that is on the application needs to be filled out unless

it is stated on the application. The application is the main way for the school to get to know you.

It is important that you do not leave anything out. The application needs to become you since most schools will not get a chance to get to know you.

Official Transcripts Essay Who Is On The Evil Admission Board?

The admission boards for each school are the admission counselors. That’s right the same admission counselors who help you apply and guide you and tell you things about the school are also the people who decided if you are granted or denied admission. MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR ADMISSION COUNSELOR, AND ALWAYS WATCH HOW YOU ACT AND WHAT YOU DO AROUND THEM.

IMPORTANT Your application is not complete and will not be reviewed until you

have all of the information that the school asks for turned in. Every school wants different things so create a check list for each

school or ask the admission counselor for one and make sure you have all the information turned in.

Financial AidFinancial Aid

How to pay Scholarships from colleges Merit-based, need-based and athletic-based

scholarships Scholarships from other sources Veterans' programs Grants Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental

Educational Opportunity Grant. Work-study programs Campus jobs (other than work-study) Loans

The Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan and the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students are two that are available to students regardless of financial need.

IMPORTANT If you do not fill out and turn in the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) then you will not be eligible to receive any scholarships, grants, or loans from the Federal, or State governments, and also the Schools.

How to pay Scholarships from colleges Merit-based, need-based and athletic-based

scholarships Scholarships from other sources Veterans' programs Grants Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental

Educational Opportunity Grant. Work-study programs Campus jobs (other than work-study) Loans

The Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan and the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students are two that are available to students regardless of financial need.

IMPORTANT If you do not fill out and turn in the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) then you will not be eligible to receive any scholarships, grants, or loans from the Federal, or State governments, and also the Schools.

Types Of Financial AidTypes Of Financial Aid

MERIT-BASED AIDAwarded to students who meet a

certain set of criteriaUsually competitive

NEED-BASED AIDAwarded to students on the basis of

financial needNon-competitive

MERIT-BASED AIDAwarded to students who meet a

certain set of criteriaUsually competitive

NEED-BASED AIDAwarded to students on the basis of

financial needNon-competitive

Sources Of AidSources Of Aid

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – 88 %STATE GOVERNMENT - 3 %EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSPRIVATE BUSINESS /

ORGANIZATIONS

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – 88 %STATE GOVERNMENT - 3 %EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSPRIVATE BUSINESS /

ORGANIZATIONS

9%

Expected Family Contribution (EFC)Expected Family

Contribution (EFC)

• Student incomeStudent income

• Student assetsStudent assets

• Parent incomeParent income

• Parent assetsParent assets

• Number in familyNumber in family

• Age of parentsAge of parents

• Number in postsecondaryNumber in postsecondary

• Business / FarmBusiness / Farm

CONSIDERATIONSCONSIDERATIONS

How Colleges Use The EFC

How Colleges Use The EFC

COLLEGE COST - EFC = NEEDCOLLEGE COST - EFC = NEED

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY*BALL STATE UNIVERSITY*

College CostCollege Cost $ 10,050$ 10,050

Family Cont.Family Cont. 4,0004,000

NEEDNEED $ 6,050$ 6,050

Need Met Need Met (80%)(80%) 4,8404,840

Need UnmetNeed Unmet 1,2101,210

TOTAL PAIDTOTAL PAID $ 5,210$ 5,210

UNIVERSITY of NOTRE DAME*UNIVERSITY of NOTRE DAME*

College CostCollege Cost $ 30,207$ 30,207

Family Cont.Family Cont. 4,0004,000

NEEDNEED $ 26,207$ 26,207

Need Met Need Met (100%)(100%) 26,20726,207

Need UnmetNeed Unmet 00

TOTAL PAIDTOTAL PAID $ 4,000$ 4,000

* 1999-20001999-2000 budget figures

Institutional AidInstitutional Aid

• AMOUNTAMOUNT: Few hundred dollars to full tuition: Few hundred dollars to full tuitionRenewableRenewable

• ELIGIBILITYELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled at that university: Students enrolled at that university

• CRITERIACRITERIA: Varies, often class rank and/or : Varies, often class rank and/or SAT/ACT scoresSAT/ACT scores

• APPLICATIONAPPLICATION: Available from the postsecondary : Available from the postsecondary institutioninstitution

AthleticsAthletics

Athletic Scholarships There is very little athletic scholarship money out there and

most athletics do not offer a full scholarship. So, do not count on one.

NCAA Clearinghouse

What Do I Need To Do? Test score rule: Test scores must be reported to the eligibility

center directly from ACT or SAT. High school core-course list: Is yours up to date? Verify the

classes you are taking and/or scheduled to take appear on your high school's approved core-course list.

Amateurism questionnaire and final authorization signature: Remember to log back into your account and finalize your amateurism questionnaire before you enroll in college. If you are beginning school in the fall semester (August), you will need to complete the amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature on or after April 1 prior to enrollment. If you are beginning school in the spring semester (January), you will need to complete the amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature on or after October 1 of the year prior to enrollment.

Athletic Scholarships There is very little athletic scholarship money out there and

most athletics do not offer a full scholarship. So, do not count on one.

NCAA Clearinghouse

What Do I Need To Do? Test score rule: Test scores must be reported to the eligibility

center directly from ACT or SAT. High school core-course list: Is yours up to date? Verify the

classes you are taking and/or scheduled to take appear on your high school's approved core-course list.

Amateurism questionnaire and final authorization signature: Remember to log back into your account and finalize your amateurism questionnaire before you enroll in college. If you are beginning school in the fall semester (August), you will need to complete the amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature on or after April 1 prior to enrollment. If you are beginning school in the spring semester (January), you will need to complete the amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature on or after October 1 of the year prior to enrollment.

Being Successful In College


A challenge College is a challenge for

most students. You'll have more freedom than you've ever had. You may choose how many courses to take, what time to schedule them, and even whether to attend every class or not.

With this freedom comes a great deal of responsibility. If you goof off, sleep, or party too much, you'll soon get behind in your studies and pay the price one way or another — getting bad grades, failing, or having to drop classes and pay to take them again the next semester.

A challenge College is a challenge for

most students. You'll have more freedom than you've ever had. You may choose how many courses to take, what time to schedule them, and even whether to attend every class or not.

With this freedom comes a great deal of responsibility. If you goof off, sleep, or party too much, you'll soon get behind in your studies and pay the price one way or another — getting bad grades, failing, or having to drop classes and pay to take them again the next semester.

College Survival Tips Making the Transition

The jump to college can be stressful. You're leaving behind your school, friends, family, and home, and going off to explore a new place, make new friends, learn new things, and set your own priorities.

Many students overlook the stress involved in making so many big changes in such a brief period of time. The more prepared you are for college when you get there, the more ready you'll be to confront any new pressures.

The Work Is Harder Courses are at a higher level

than high-school classes and the material is presented at a faster pace. Plus, professors are likely to assign more reading, writing, and problem sets than you may be used to.

College Survival Tips Making the Transition

The jump to college can be stressful. You're leaving behind your school, friends, family, and home, and going off to explore a new place, make new friends, learn new things, and set your own priorities.

Many students overlook the stress involved in making so many big changes in such a brief period of time. The more prepared you are for college when you get there, the more ready you'll be to confront any new pressures.

The Work Is Harder Courses are at a higher level

than high-school classes and the material is presented at a faster pace. Plus, professors are likely to assign more reading, writing, and problem sets than you may be used to.



You Make the Schedule You are responsible for

managing your time in college. If you cut classes and don't do assignments, no one will nag you. You may wish they had if it comes time for the final and you don't know the material.

More Independence—and Responsibility

You may not have the same day-to-day support system as you do now. For example, how will you manage your money and debt, especially when credit card companies are bombarding you with offers? Who is around to make sure you're not getting sick or run down? Factors like stress, late-night parties, and generally pushing yourself too hard can take a toll.

You Make the Schedule You are responsible for

managing your time in college. If you cut classes and don't do assignments, no one will nag you. You may wish they had if it comes time for the final and you don't know the material.

More Independence—and Responsibility

You may not have the same day-to-day support system as you do now. For example, how will you manage your money and debt, especially when credit card companies are bombarding you with offers? Who is around to make sure you're not getting sick or run down? Factors like stress, late-night parties, and generally pushing yourself too hard can take a toll.

A New Social Scene New social opportunities (and

pressures) abound. Suddenly, you can recreate yourself in any way you want.

College is full of resources—professors, tutors, counselors, and often resident advisors. In college, it is up to you to initiate getting help. The good news is that once you do adjust to college life, it opens new doors to all sorts of learning—and living.

A New Social Scene New social opportunities (and

pressures) abound. Suddenly, you can recreate yourself in any way you want.

College is full of resources—professors, tutors, counselors, and often resident advisors. In college, it is up to you to initiate getting help. The good news is that once you do adjust to college life, it opens new doors to all sorts of learning—and living.

Counselor InformationCounselor Information

Pierre [email protected]@SPHSCounselorsoutherncounselors.wikispaces.org

Pierre [email protected]@SPHSCounselorsoutherncounselors.wikispaces.org

Suggested TimetableSuggested Timetable

Junior year in high school

September Attend a college fair to begin

gathering information on colleges. October

Take the PSAT. Review PSAT results. Discuss any

concerns you may have about your scores with your guidance counselor.

February Register for spring SAT or ACT. Start a list of potential colleges.

March Begin to visit your potential colleges.

(Spring Break may be a good time to schedule visits.)

May Take Advanced Placement exams.

July Review college options, requirements

and deadlines (admission, housing, financial aid and scholarships), and begin preparing to narrow college choices.

Junior year in high school

September Attend a college fair to begin

gathering information on colleges. October

Take the PSAT. Review PSAT results. Discuss any

concerns you may have about your scores with your guidance counselor.

February Register for spring SAT or ACT. Start a list of potential colleges.

March Begin to visit your potential colleges.

(Spring Break may be a good time to schedule visits.)

May Take Advanced Placement exams.

July Review college options, requirements

and deadlines (admission, housing, financial aid and scholarships), and begin preparing to narrow college choices.

Senior year in high school September

Attend a college fair to ask specific questions about colleges.

Register for fall SAT or ACT if necessary. Narrow list of potential colleges. Search for possible scholarships.

October-December Attend campus-visit programs. Review final college list with high school

counselor and parents. Request teacher recommendations if needed. Apply to schools with early deadlines or rolling

admissions. Begin other college applications. Mail all admission applications, submit them

online or turn them in to your high school, depending on the system your school uses.

January Submit Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA). Apply for scholarships. Submit paper or online housing application for

best selection of halls. Make sure your high school sends midyear

grades to colleges you selected. March

Visit campuses on final college list. April-May

Attend campus-visit program at the college of your choice, if you haven’t already.

Review college acceptances and scholarship awards.

Pick your college and send in your deposit if required. Notify other colleges of your decision.

Senior year in high school September

Attend a college fair to ask specific questions about colleges.

Register for fall SAT or ACT if necessary. Narrow list of potential colleges. Search for possible scholarships.

October-December Attend campus-visit programs. Review final college list with high school

counselor and parents. Request teacher recommendations if needed. Apply to schools with early deadlines or rolling

admissions. Begin other college applications. Mail all admission applications, submit them

online or turn them in to your high school, depending on the system your school uses.

January Submit Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA). Apply for scholarships. Submit paper or online housing application for

best selection of halls. Make sure your high school sends midyear

grades to colleges you selected. March

Visit campuses on final college list. April-May

Attend campus-visit program at the college of your choice, if you haven’t already.

Review college acceptances and scholarship awards.

Pick your college and send in your deposit if required. Notify other colleges of your decision.

Glossary of College Terms


Accreditation: An endorsement given to educational

institutions or academic degree programs by an organization that reviews qualifications.

Associate's degree: A two-year degree from a community or

junior college. Audit:

To attend a class without receiving credit for the class.

Bachelor's degree: A four-year degree from a college, university

or professional school; usually requires at least 124 credit hours.

Course numbers: Numbers assigned to specific classes.

Credit hour: Credit given for attending one lecture hour

of class each week for 15 weeks or equivalent. Most college classes are three credit hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week is three hours.

Degree: A certificate of completion of a course of

study. Degree plan:

A specific list of required courses and electives to be completed for a degree.

Doctoral degree: The most advanced degree that can be

earned. Fees: Course-related costs to attend college.

Accreditation: An endorsement given to educational

institutions or academic degree programs by an organization that reviews qualifications.

Associate's degree: A two-year degree from a community or

junior college. Audit:

To attend a class without receiving credit for the class.

Bachelor's degree: A four-year degree from a college, university

or professional school; usually requires at least 124 credit hours.

Course numbers: Numbers assigned to specific classes.

Credit hour: Credit given for attending one lecture hour

of class each week for 15 weeks or equivalent. Most college classes are three credit hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week is three hours.

Degree: A certificate of completion of a course of

study. Degree plan:

A specific list of required courses and electives to be completed for a degree.

Doctoral degree: The most advanced degree that can be

earned. Fees: Course-related costs to attend college.

Flat-rate tuition: Policy instituted by some institutions in

which students are charged a single rate beyond a certain number of credit hours taken.

Freshman: A student who has completed less than 30

hours of college credit. Full time:

Twelve or more credit hours per semester for undergraduate students.

GPA: Grade point average; the average of your

class grades, generally based on a 4.0 scale. Grants:

Financial assistance that does not require repayment.

Half time: Six credit hours per semester for

undergraduate students. Internship:

A job in a student's field of study; may be required in some academic programs and may include salary and college credit.

Junior: A student who has completed 60 to 89

college credit hours.

Flat-rate tuition: Policy instituted by some institutions in

which students are charged a single rate beyond a certain number of credit hours taken.

Freshman: A student who has completed less than 30

hours of college credit. Full time:

Twelve or more credit hours per semester for undergraduate students.

GPA: Grade point average; the average of your

class grades, generally based on a 4.0 scale. Grants:

Financial assistance that does not require repayment.

Half time: Six credit hours per semester for

undergraduate students. Internship:

A job in a student's field of study; may be required in some academic programs and may include salary and college credit.

Junior: A student who has completed 60 to 89

college credit hours.



Loans: Financial assistance that must be repaid.

Long session: Regular fall or spring semester.

Major: A student's concentrated field of study.

Master's degree: A graduate degree that usually requires two

or more years of study beyond the bachelor's degree.

Minor: A student's secondary field of study.

Nonresident: Any student who lives out of state or does

not meet specific state residency requirements.

Online courses: Classes held on the Internet instead of in a

traditional classroom. Prerequisite:

A course that must be taken prior to enrollment in another course.

Private university: A non-state assisted college or university

that relies on private funding, tuition and fees.

Loans: Financial assistance that must be repaid.

Long session: Regular fall or spring semester.

Major: A student's concentrated field of study.

Master's degree: A graduate degree that usually requires two

or more years of study beyond the bachelor's degree.

Minor: A student's secondary field of study.

Nonresident: Any student who lives out of state or does

not meet specific state residency requirements.

Online courses: Classes held on the Internet instead of in a

traditional classroom. Prerequisite:

A course that must be taken prior to enrollment in another course.

Private university: A non-state assisted college or university

that relies on private funding, tuition and fees.

Public university: A state-assisted college or university. Registration:

Enrollment in classes. Resident:

A student who meets state residency requirements.

Rolling admission: Policy in which a school sends out acceptance

letters to students as they are accepted. Scholarships:

Financial assistance based on merit; do not require repayment.

Semester hour: See Credit hour.

Senior: A student who has completed 90 or more hours of

college credit but has not received a bachelor's degree.

Sophomore: A student who has completed 30 to 59 college

credit hours. Summer session:

A summer term of approximately six weeks. Teleregistration:

Registration by telephone for classes. Three-quarter time:

Nine credit hours for undergraduate students. Tuition:

Costs for courses, not including certain fees. Web-based classes:

See Online courses. Web registration:

Registration through the Internet for classes. Work-study program:

A federal financial aid program that allows students to work on campus.

Public university: A state-assisted college or university. Registration:

Enrollment in classes. Resident:

A student who meets state residency requirements.

Rolling admission: Policy in which a school sends out acceptance

letters to students as they are accepted. Scholarships:

Financial assistance based on merit; do not require repayment.

Semester hour: See Credit hour.

Senior: A student who has completed 90 or more hours of

college credit but has not received a bachelor's degree.

Sophomore: A student who has completed 30 to 59 college

credit hours. Summer session:

A summer term of approximately six weeks. Teleregistration:

Registration by telephone for classes. Three-quarter time:

Nine credit hours for undergraduate students. Tuition:

Costs for courses, not including certain fees. Web-based classes:

See Online courses. Web registration:

Registration through the Internet for classes. Work-study program:

A federal financial aid program that allows students to work on campus.

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