College Terms

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What is a scholarship?

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Financial support awarded to a student, based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial need, for the purpose of schooling. This does not need to be paid back.

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What is an Undergraduate program?

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The academic programs offering associate and bachelor's degrees.

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What is FAFSA?

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The form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.

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What is an Associate Degree?

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An introductory undergraduate degree. It requires two years of full-time study and is commonly offered by community colleges and vocational schools.

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What is a Bachelor's Degree?

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An undergraduate academic degree that usually requires four years of full-time study to complete. It can lead to myriad entry-level positions after graduation.

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What is a Graduate Degree?

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An advanced academic degree obtained after completing a bachelor's degree, typically requiring one to three years of additional study.

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What is a Major?

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The primary field of study that a student chooses to focus on during their college education.

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What is a Minor?

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A secondary field of study that a student can choose to complement their major.

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What is a Transcript?

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An official record of a student's academic performance, including courses taken, grades received, and degrees awarded.

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What is a Credit Hour?

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A unit of measurement that represents the amount of time a student spends in class and studying for a course, typically equating to one hour of class time per week for a semester.