| A | B |
| College/University | Institution granting higher academic degrees. |
| Community College | Two-year public higher education institutions. |
| Military | National armed forces( Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard) |
| Work force | People engaged in employment. |
| Scholarship | Financial aid granted for study |
| Grant | Government financial assistance that does not have to be repaid |
| Financial Aid | Monetary assistance for education expenses. |
| Income | Money earned |
| Checking Account | Bank account for daily transactions. |
| Savings Account | Accounts for saving earned money that accrues interest |
| Cash | Money in the form currency |
| Credit | payment given by trust. |
| Loan | money or other property that a person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date. |
| Employment | The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid |
| FAFSA | Application for federal student aid. |
| Overtime | Work exceeding regular scheduled hours. |
| Gross Pay | Total earnings before any deductions. |
| Net Pay | What remains from gross pay after taxes and other deductions have been taken away |
| W-2 | Tax form reporting wage income. |
| W-4 | Employee's federal income tax form. |
| 1099 | Tax form for independent contractors. |
| Fiscally Responsible | Managing financial resources |