Glossary: BMU 103 Back to School Game Plan

A reference sheet of the key words in this course. Keep it open while you work, or print it.

Accepted credit: Credit a school agrees, in writing, to count toward your degree. (Lesson 2)
Accreditation: Approval by a recognized agency. It affects transfer, financial aid, and jobs. (Lesson 3)
Career inventory: A survey that suggests careers that fit your interests. (Lesson 1)
Checkpoint: A date to recheck your plan, benefits, and progress. (Lesson 5)
CLEP and DSST: Exams that can earn college credit for what you already know. (Lesson 2)
Credential: A degree, certificate, or license. (Lesson 1)
FAFSA: The free federal aid application at StudentAid.gov. (Lesson 4)
GI Bill: A large VA education benefit you earned through service. (Lesson 4)
JST: Joint Services Transcript. Lists recommended college credit for military training. (Lesson 2)
Minimum credential: The least education the job actually asks for. (Lesson 1)
Pace: How many classes per term you can handle. (Lesson 5)
Pell Grant: Federal grant money you do not repay, based on need. (Lesson 4)
School certifying official (SCO): The person at a school who reports your GI Bill classes to the VA. (Lesson 4)
Total cost to finish: All tuition, fees, and books for the credits you still need. (Lesson 3)
Tuition Assistance (TA): Military money for classes, generally used while serving. (Lesson 4)