College Basics

What is a Associates Degree?

• 2 year degree from a Community College

• 4 year degree from a College or University

• An additional 2 year degree after earning a 4 year degree

• An additional 4-6 year degree after earning a Masters Degree

When does the FAFSA filing period open every year?

• January 1st

• June 1st

• October 1st

• December 1st

What is a Bachelor's Degree?

• A 4-year degree from a college or university

• A 2-year degree from a community college

• A degree earned after a Master's degree

• A degree earned in high school

What is the primary purpose of a college education?

• To gain specialized knowledge and skills

• To earn money

• To travel the world

• To become famous

What is a major in college?

• A specific subject area that a student focuses on

• A type of college sports team

• A college professor

• A college building

What is a minor in college?

• A secondary focus of study

• A type of college dormitory

• A college club

• A college cafeteria

What is a community college?

• A two-year institution offering associate degrees

• A four-year institution offering bachelor's degrees

• A private university

• A high school

What is a liberal arts education?

• An education that covers a broad range of subjects

• An education focused solely on science

• An education focused solely on arts

• An education focused solely on business

What is a GPA?

• Grade Point Average

• General Public Announcement

• Graduate Program Application

• Global Positioning System

What is a syllabus?

• A document outlining course objectives and assignments

• A type of college exam

• A college sports event

• A college festival