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AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ACT - CORRECT ANSWER a college entrance exam used by most colleges and
universities
Apprenticeship - CORRECT ANSWER a post-secondary education path where the
apprentice learns their trade by working for a skilled professional
Associate's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER 2- year college degree
Advanced Placement Course - CORRECT ANSWER advanced level high school
courses that provide an opportunity to earn college credit.
Bachelor's degree - CORRECT ANSWER 4- year college degree
SAT - CORRECT ANSWER a college admissions test used by most colleges and
universities
University - CORRECT ANSWER a post-secondary education institution where
students can earn bachelors, masters, or doctoral degrees
Grant - CORRECT ANSWER a type of financial aid where free money is given by the
government or institution to pay for school tuition
College - CORRECT ANSWER a post-secondary education institution where students
can earn a bachelors degree
FAFSA - CORRECT ANSWER Form that can be prepared annually by current and
prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
, Financial Aid - CORRECT ANSWER Money that is given or lent to students in order
to help pay for their education.
Loan - CORRECT ANSWER a type of financial aid where money is loaned for the
purpose of paying for a student's education and must be repaid
Scholarship - CORRECT ANSWER a type of financial aid where money is given by a
school, organization, etc., to a student to help pay for the students education and does not
need to be repaid
Work Study - CORRECT ANSWER a type of financial aid that provides part-time jobs
for college students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education
expenses.
Internship - CORRECT ANSWER a temporary job, usually for students, that provides
work experience
Master's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER a 6 year or more university degree awarded to
a person at the completion of a graduate study program.
Doctoral Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Highest level of academic degree, typically 8
years or more
College Entrance Examination - CORRECT ANSWER Standardized aptitude test used
to elevate students for application or program readiness.
ASVAB - CORRECT ANSWER entrance or placement exam used by the U. S. military
to determine fitness for military duty
Vocational Training - CORRECT ANSWER Education and training which equips
people with knowledge, skills and/or competences in particular occupations or labor market.