College Terms Week 8

Question 1

International students studying at an approved school in the United States can apply for a loan for up to the total cost of their education, minus any other aid received. All international students must have a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer on the loan. The co-signer must live in the United States for the past two years and have good credit.

Answer 1

International Student Loan

Question 2

A job in a student’s field of study. These are most often scheduled during the winter or summer holidays, but can be attempted during the school year.

Answer 2

Internship

Question 3

A student who has completed 60 to 89 college credit hours.

Answer 3

Junior

Question 4

A number of credit hours in a specific subject that a student has chosen to specialize in. Colleges and universities often specify the exact kinds of classes that need to be taken to satisfy the major.

Answer 4

Major

Question 5

A student’s area of concentration in a specific subject that has fewer required credits than a major. For example, a biology major can minor in chemistry or math, etc.

Answer 5

Minor