College Terminology

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ACT/SAT

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Tests students have to take to get accepted into college

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Dorm

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A room shared with other people at a college

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Scholarship

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An award that gives money to a student to pay for college

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FAFSA

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The application required for students to be considered for federal financial aid

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Major

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The main subject that a student studies during college

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Bachelor's Degree

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A degree usually earned in 4 years of college

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Master's Degree

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A degree earned in 1-2 years; higher than a bachelor's degree

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Doctorate Degree

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The highest degree given by a college or university

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Work Study

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A type of financial aid where students are paid to work part-time, usually on college campus, during the school year

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Financial Aid

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Money available from various sources given to students to help pay for college