An institutions policy of giving admission to students who have obtained a high school diploma, irrespective of their grades or test scores, until enrollment is at maximum capacity.

Financial assistance that is given to students based on their powerlessness to pay the full cost of their college expenses.

A form of financial aid that is comprised of free monies being given to a student by a school to aid in the payment of their college expenses. The most frequently given scholarships are usually academic or athletic in nature.

A uniform college entrance assessment administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) on behalf of the nonprofit College Board, which measures reading, writing and math skills.

An admissions policy whereby institutions consider each application as soon as it has all of the required materials, instead of a certain deadline.

The process during which students enroll in the classes that they would like to take during an academic term.

The institutional official who is charged with registering students and keeping their official academic records, which are referred to as transcripts.

A financial aid initiative that is administered by the U.S. federal government that gives undergraduate or graduate students the opportunity to work part-time on campus or with approved off-campus employers.

An institution of higher education that usually offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

A student who has already graduated from high school who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year degree program at an institution of higher learning, leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree.