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College Language 101Academic Advisor: This person will help you select the correct courses, review course prerequisites, assistwith transfer information and help you with academic problems you may encounterAcademic Probation: All colleges require students to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average(GPA) to remain in school. Any student not maintaining satisfactory progress toward his/her educationalgoals will be placed on probation.Academic Suspension: A student on academic probation may be placed on academic suspension if he/shefails to maintain or achieve the minimum GPA required. A student placed on suspension could be dismissedfrom the college.Accreditation: The approval by an outside agency that signifies a college or university meets high standards,which ensures that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.Associate’s degree: The associate’s degree is earned by the completion of a program of study of a minimumof 60 credits.Bachelor’s degree: The degree given upon completing a college program of at least four years of academicwork. Usually there is a degree for a bachelor’s of arts or science.Catalog: A college or university catalog provides all types of information students need to know. It lists allthe programs of study offered as well as the requirements for those programs, plus admission procedures,philosophy and mission statements, financial aid, policies and procedures, student life, student services, andgeneral education requirements.Co-curricular activities: These are non-classroom activities that can contribute to a well-rounded education.These can include activities such as athletics, clubs, student government, social organizations and events, andvolunteer and community service opportunities.Counselors: Counselors can provide you with assistance with academic, career, and personal concerns. Theyoffer help in building academic and interpersonal skills on topics including time management, test anxiety,assertiveness, academic skills training, stress management and self-confidence building.Credit hours: Courses taken in college are measured by credit hours. To earn one credit hour, a studentmust attend a class for one classroom hour (usually 55 minutes) per week for the whole semester (usually 16weeks). More time is required to earn a credit hour in lab classes.Degree: A diploma given as official recognition for appropriate and adequate completion of a course of study.A four-year degree is usually a bachelor of art or bachelor of science. A master’s degree requires five to sixyears total and a doctorate is beyond that.Financial aid package: The total amount of financial help a student receives. Federal and non-federal aidsuch as grants, loans, or work-study is combined in a “package” to help meet the student’s need. Usingavailable resources to give each student the best possible package of aid is one of the major responsibilities of aschool’s financial aid administrator.Fraternities/sororities: (also called the Greek system) Fraternities (for men) and sororities (for women) aresocial organizations that are active in various activities. Through a process of mutual selection, called Rush(which takes place during a specified period of time), students may be offered the opportunity to “pledge” acertain fraternity or sorority. Not all colleges have these organizations.

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid: The basic application form to apply for financial aidincluding grants, loans, and work-study programs.Full-time student: A college student who generally takes a minimum of either 12 units (credit hours) perquarter or semester. This number of units is usually required to maintain financial eligibility.Independent college: A school not supported by state taxes.Junior/community college: A junior/community college is often called a two-year institution of highereducation. Course offerings generally include a transfer curriculum with credits transferable toward abachelor’s degree at a four-year college, and an occupational or technical curriculum with courses of studydesigned to prepare students for employment in two years.Liberal arts college: A college where the emphasis is on a broad-based education, in which a student studiesa variety of different subjects in order to gain a better working knowledge of the world around him or herself,rather than focusing in and specializing in one area.Major: A student’s main field of study in college, usually requiring one to two years of specific courses withina four-year plan.Minor: About 18 credits in an area outside of a student’s major field of study.Prerequisite: Specific courses you must successfully complete before you can enroll for another specificcourse. Students must satisfy prerequisites and any other stated conditions before enrolling in a course.Registrar: The registrar is responsible for the maintenance of all academic records and may include suchduties as: maintenance of class enrollments, certification of athletic eligibility and student eligibility for honorrolls, certification of eligibility for veterans, administering probation and retention policies and verification ofthe completion of degree requirements for graduation.Scholarship: A gift of money that does not need to be repaid which is given in recognition of a student’sachievement, skills and talent. It may be based partly on financial need.Syllabus: A syllabus is an outline of important information about a course. This document is written by theinstructor and includes important dates, assignments, expectations and policies specific to the course. Theseare usually given to you during the first class meeting.Transcript: An official copy of high school or college grades.Tuition: The fee for instruction at a college or vocational school.Undergraduate: A college student who has not received a bachelor’s degree.Work-study: A federally funded program that makes part-time jobs available to students with financial need.

Applying for ScholarshipsStudents are encouraged to apply for scholarships that are offered through the college, as well asthrough other, external sources. Scholarship awards are typically based on factors such as financialneed, academic achievement, talent, community service and other criteria. Scholarships may benational or local.1.Start Looking Early and Do Your Research – Although the majority of scholarships are for highschool seniors, it’s never too early to begin researching scholarships. Utilize FREE online scholarshipsearch engines, such as, www.fastweb.com or www.scholarships4students.com to create a profilespecific to you.2. Assess Your Strengths – Inventory your strengths and give priority to scholarships that strongly fityour profile.3. Look Locally – Contact organizations, such as your high school (Check the One-Fifteen scholarship liston the school web page and Facebook Fan Page.), religious institutions, civic organizations andparent’s employer.4. Reality Check – The majority of awards earned by students are within the 250 to 2,000 range.5. Be Prepared – Make sure to read all parts of the application and understand what is required. Keep acalendar with important deadlines circled. Create a resume or info list of important information aboutyour classes, activities, community service , so you have information at the ready when it is time tocomplete the scholarship application.6. Take Time to Write Your Essay – Many times, an essay or writing sample can be the most importantpart of your application. Take the time to make sure it represents your best effort.7. Follow-Up – Check back on applications 2 -3 weeks after submission to make sure all materials werereceived.8. Be Smart – Beware of scholarship scams. NEVER PAY application fees or disclose credit card or bankaccount information on a scholarship application.9. Submit your FAFSA Early – Some scholarships will require a Student Aid Report (SAR) which youreceive after you have completed the FAFSA. Apply online in January of your senior year atwww.fafsa.gov to determine eligibility for federal student aid. To receive an early estimate of youreligibility for federal student aid, visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov10. Search Year ‘Round – Look for scholarships throughout your entire college experience.

Helpful Websiteswww.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- Complete the application January 1 ofsenior year to determine if eligible for federal student aidstudentaid.ed.gov Have all of your FAFSA questions answered even those unique to your situation.www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov Provides an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aidwww.collegeconfidential.www.fastweb.com Information on scholarships and financial aid. Create a portfolio and receive email alertswww.scholarships4students.com Provides links to a wide variety of scholarships and grantswww.scholarships.com Provides a customized report of scholarships and grantswww.cappex.com Create a profile to find the perfect college and scholarships for you. "What Are MyChances Calculator?" will provide you with your chances of admission to a particular collegewww.collegeillinois.org Resource for exploring careers, planning for, finding, applying to and paying forcollegewww.collegeconfidential.com Very helpful college search engine for finding and comparing schools to meetyour needs.www.collegeboard.com Association is composed of more than 4,500 schools, colleges, universities and offersprograms and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, and enrollmentwww.collegeplan.org Information on college selection, admission, financial aid, etc.www.collegeprofiles.com In-depth college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics,campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid, etc.www.knowhow2go.org College is possible! Provides links to many scholarship and college search engineswww.zinch.com Connect with schools and scholarshipswww.whatsnextillinois.org Financial Aid 101 (follow the steps for assistance with college paying for college),Financial Aid Wizard (guides you through the financial aid maze), and the Scholarship Finder (complete aprofile to find matching scholarships)www.collegezone.com Resource for exploring careers, planning for, finding and applying to and paying forcollegewww.mycollegeguide.com Information on college admissions, scholarships, loans and college entrance examswww.careercruising.com Scholarship site that also includes career, college and employment information.User name: oswego Password: eastOswego East Student Services Website –http://www.sd308.org/oehsBecome a FAN of Oswego East Student Services

OEHS Student Services 2014 - 2015 Last names Phone Email Karla Hoinkes Dir. Of Student Services (630)636-2228 khoinkes@sd308.org Laurie Hafenrichter Counselor (A - Cha) (630)636-2221 lhafenrichter@sd308.org Michelle Nevarez Counselor (Che - Garc) (630)636-2236 mnevarez@sd308.org Julie Allen Counselor (Gard - K) (630)636-2230 jallen@sd308.org