College Vocabulary

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something that you buy or do because it will be useful later

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investment

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an official document that shows a list of the student’s classes and the results (grades) they received

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transcripts

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the money that college students are required to pay

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tuition

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid; used to determine eligibility for financial aid

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FAFSA

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funding that is intended to help students pay education related expenses

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financial aid

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the process of applying for college

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admissions

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meeting to introduce new students to the college life

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orientation

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a series of lessons in a particular subject; can be: general, major, or elective

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courses

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the qualification that is given to you when you have successfully completed college courses

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degree

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local two-year college that offers degrees that lead to an associate’s degree or certificate

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community college