Associate's degree

Practicum

A course that includes job-related activivties and stresses the practical application of theory in a field of study.

Associate's degree

A diploma earned after successfully completing a required program of study in a community or technical college. It typically requires 60 or more credits and takes at least two years of full-time study. An Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees enable students to transfer to baccalaureate colleges and universities, Associate of Applied Science degree's prepare students to go right into the workforce in a professional/technical field.

TOEFL

A standardized test which assesses the English language abilities of students who are not native English-speakers.

Work-study

A type of financial aid which pays students to work part-time, often on campus during the academic year.

Accreditation

Certification that a school or an instructional program meets standards set by an outside reviewing organization.Many forms of financial aid are available only to students attending accredited institutions.

Distribution requirements

Course requirements included in an instructional program to make sure that the student is well-rounded and gains some perspective outside his or her specific focus or major.

FAFSA

The application required to students to be considered for federal student financial aid. The FAFSA is processed free of charge an used by most state agencies and colleges.

Bursar

The office of the Bursar is responsible for billing of student tuition accounts. This responsibility involves sending bills and making payment plans; the ultimmate goal is to bring all student accounts to a "paid off" status. Although bursars handle money, they are no necessary responsible for financial aid.