CLEP - The College Level Examination Program can be administered to students who want to obtain college credit by taking proficiency tests in selected courses. If the student scores high enough on the test, college credit can be awarded.
College - A college is an institution of higher education that grants degrees and certificates. Often times, there are many colleges that make up a university.
Credit Hours - Courses taken in college are measured in terms of credit hours. To earn one credit hour, a student usually attends a class for one classroom hour per week. Classes are offered in 1 - 5 credit hour increments, and sometimes larger amounts.
Curriculum - A curriculum is composed of those classes prescribed or outlined by an institution for completion of a program of study leading to a degree or certificate.
Enrollment - This is the procedure by which students choose classes each semester. It also includes the assessment and collection of fees. Pre-enrollment is the method by which students select courses well in advance of the official enrollment date of the next term.
Faculty - The faculty is composed of all persons who teach classes or perform research for colleges or universities.
FAFSA -Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The almost universal application for financial aid, including loans, grants, college work-study and other federal and state programs. It is often required before a student can be considered for scholarships as well.
Finals - Exams are given during the last week of classes each quarter or semester. Final exams are given on specified dates that are usually different than the regular class time.
Financial Aid - Aid is made available from grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment from federal, state, institutional, and private sources. Awards from these programs may be combined in an “award package” to meet the cost of education. The types and amounts of aid awarded are determined by financial need, available funds, student classification, academic performance, and sometimes the timeliness of application.
