College Admissions Vocabulary

Fee required by most colleges for processing applications.

• FAFSA

• application fee

• room and board

• cost of attendance

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A 2-year government-supported college that offers an associate degree or specialized training programs.

• Private College

• Public College

• Community College

• Trade School

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An educational institution of higher education which is not supported by public taxes.

• Private College

• Public College

• Community College

• Trade School

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

An educational institution that is predominantly funded by public money through taxes. Offers many degree options and advanced studies.

• Private College

• Public College

• Community College

• Trade School

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A type of higher learning school that focuses on job skill training for specific career fields rather than academics or liberal arts.

• Private College

• Public College

• Community College

• Trade School

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The total cost of attending college including tuition, room, board, books, transportation, fees, and personal expenses.

• application fee

• FAFSA

• grant

• cost of attendance

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A form required by all students who wish to be considered for financial aid. Uses parents' tax information.

• FAFSA

• application fee

• scholarship

• loan

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The cost of a student dorm and meal plan. The fee students pay for living in a residence hall on campus.

• cost of attendance

• application fee

• FAFSA

• room and board

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The cost of classes, labs, student health and student activities fees. The basic cost of attending college classes.

• cost of attendance

• application fee

• FAFSA

• room and board

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Institutional, private, or government award money that does not have to be repaid. Award often based on financial need.

• grant

• scholarship

• loan

• financial aid

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C