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Navigating the college admissions process involves understanding various terms and requirements related to post-secondary education. This guide covers key concepts such as Associate's Degrees, financial aid options (grants, scholarships, and loans), and the importance of course selection. It also explains the distinctions between universities and colleges, the role of instructors, and how to register for classes. Whether you're exploring community colleges or universities, this information will help you make informed decisions about your educational journey.
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a. an institution that delivers post-secondary education and grants Associate’s Degrees • b. the general term used to define post-secondary courses • c. the term used to define a specialized area of study within a university college
a. an institution of higher learning that grants degrees upon completion of academic requirements • b. composed of several colleges (i.e., college of nursing, college of business) university
a. the term used to denote the amount of credit one receives upon successful completion of a class or course • b. a reference for how long a student will spend in the classroom each week college hours
a. a degree or certificate of completion of learning requirements for an institution of higher learning diploma
a. a determinant in tuition fees for college students residency
a. remedial classes required for students who do not meet the minimum requirements of knowledge in a subject • b. do not generate college hours that apply to a degree developmental classes
a. monies available to students to help pay for classes • b. based on grades, need, financial status and other criteria • c. some restrictions may be dictated as to how monies are used • d. grants: money that is not repaid to the lender. • e. scholarships: monies awarded to students based on merit and not repaid. • f. loans: money that must be repaid to the lender. • g. Payments may be deferred until after completion of the degree or certification. • h. Interest rates may be lower than interest rates for other Purposes. financial aid
a. designate the course and academic level • b. there may be several sections of a course course numbers
a. used when more than one time is available for a course section numbers
a. individuals hired to teach courses • b. must meet the educational standards of the institution to qualify to teach instructors/professors
A. The process of selecting classes for a term (semester, etc.) B. Depending on institution, may be done manually, on line, or telephone registration
Contains information about requirements for attending the institution, financial aid, class schedules, fee, etc. • Https://www.uttyler.edu/catalog/12-14/ • Tuition (public vs private) • http://www.baylor.edu/sfs/index.php?id=87844 • http://www.smu.edu/admission/FinancialAid/Costs • http://www.cappex.com/colleges/Rice-University/tuition-and-costs • https://financialaid.tamu.edu/Cost/COA_Undergrad.aspx Course Catalog
The form completed when applying to a college or university. • May use alternate website • https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/html/preview/frs_1.html • Apply Texas Application Form
Texas Higher Education Assessment • Test reading, writing, and math skills of students entering Texas public colleges and universities. THEA
Required by universities all states • Check to see which is required for your • Choices of school. SAT or ACT
The courses and number of hours required by the community college or university, that must be completed, before a degree can be conferred. • Majors / Minors • https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors/index.php • Kinesiology/Sports Trainers • http://www.uttyler.edu/catalog/12-14/4274.htm Degree Plan
How many students can attend a particular class section. Available Seats
https://www.uttyler.edu/ • https://www.uttyler.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ • https://www.uttyler.edu/graduate/calculator.php University Websites