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| Grant | Money contributed toward a student's expenses that does not need to be repaid |
| Internship | Paid or unpaid supervised work experience |
| Work-Study | A federal government program that gives part-time jobs to students to help pay expenses |
| Competitive Schools | Schools that fit a student's academic profile well and offer a reasonable chance of acceptance |
| Ph. D. | Doctor of Philosophy. The degree awarded to students after completing extensive post-graduate studies in a particular subject |
| Greek Life | Used to describe the communities of fraternities and sororities on a college campus |
| Rolling Admissions | An admission process to a college with no specific deadline |
| PIN | Personal Identification Number |
| Career Decisions | Major decisions about selecting and pursuing a career that can influence a person's entire future |
| Credit Rating | A creditor's evaluation of a person's willingness and ability to pay debts |
| FICA | The amount of Social Security Tax withheld from a paycheck |
| Defendant | The person accused of wrongdoing in a court case |
| Salary | A set amount of money paid to an employee for a certain period of time |
| Self-Esteem | Having confidence and satistaction in oneself...how you feel about yourself |
| Quality | A commitment to everyone in the organization to exceed customer expectations |
| Job Probation | Being hired for a trial period to test how well one can do the job |
| Incentive | Something that inspires a person to act |
| Multitasking | Doing more than one job at a time |
| Hygiene | Keeping one's body clean |
| Home Equity Loan | A loan that provides money separate from the amount borrowed to purchase the house |
| Accreditation | Endorsement by a regional board that says a college or university meets standards |
| Class Rank | A student's class standing determined by Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| Extracurricular Activities | Clubs, sports, organizations or anything else students participate in outside the classroom |
| F.A.F.S.A. | Free Application for Federal Student Aid...the official application students use to apply for financial aid for college |
| Brainstorming | A group technique used to develop many ideas in a short time |
| Confidential | To keep private |
| Civil Laws | Laws that outline citizens' rights in relation to one another |
| Resume | A brief history of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for employment |
| Proprietorship | A business that has only one owner |
| I.E.P. | Individualized Education Plan...A legal, written document for a person with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in a meeting according to law (while attending grades K-12) |
| Eligibility | Meeting state/federal criteria/guidelines for services |
| I.D.E.A.07 | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2007 - Federal civil rights education legislation for people with disabilities B-21 |
| Interview | A meeting in which you answer another person's questions about your job qualifications |
| L.R.E. | Least Restrictive Environment...being educated in the closest environment to non-disabled peers and where educational needs can be met |
| Financial Need | The difference between what a student is able to pay and the cost of the institution |
| Fraternity | A social organization of male students at a college or university |
| Sorority | A social organization of female students at a college or university |
| Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) | A degree awarded after completing a four or five year college program |
| Associate's Degree | A degree awarded after completing a two-year college program |
| Hemisphere | A specific location. In Careers, it refers to the brain...the brain has two of these |
| Leadership | The ability to lead and influence others in a certain direction |
| Aspirations | A person's hopes, dreams, and goals for the future |
| Vocational Training | Education aimed at preparing students for a specific job or job field |
| Applicant | One who seeks employment |
| Fringe Benefits | Goods and/or services a business provides for employees besides wages. For example: health insurance, paid sick leave, vacation time off, etc. |
