College And Career Readiness Module 3
Questions And Answers
Expected Family Contribution The amount of money your family can contribute to your
college expenses. The EFC is determined by FAFSA. The college uses your EFC to determine
your financial need and possibly offer you scholarships and grants.
Major your field of study in college. A major usually requires 30 hours of study in that
field. That = 10 classes in your major field of study.
Minor Your secondary field of study in college. A minor usually requires 18 hours of field
study in that field. That = 6 classes in your minor field of study.
prerequisite A course that a student must pass with a C or higher before enrolling in the
more advanced course.
Trimester 1/3 term in college is a trimester run July-October, November-February, March-
June.
Syllabus An outline of the important information about a course. Includes important dates,
assignments, and policies.
Questions And Answers
Expected Family Contribution The amount of money your family can contribute to your
college expenses. The EFC is determined by FAFSA. The college uses your EFC to determine
your financial need and possibly offer you scholarships and grants.
Major your field of study in college. A major usually requires 30 hours of study in that
field. That = 10 classes in your major field of study.
Minor Your secondary field of study in college. A minor usually requires 18 hours of field
study in that field. That = 6 classes in your minor field of study.
prerequisite A course that a student must pass with a C or higher before enrolling in the
more advanced course.
Trimester 1/3 term in college is a trimester run July-October, November-February, March-
June.
Syllabus An outline of the important information about a course. Includes important dates,
assignments, and policies.
