American College Testing Program

Adjusted Gross Income

Ability To Benefit (See Federal Eligibility Requirements)

Cost of Attendance-- estimated student expense budgets

The Department of Education administers the federal financial aid program

Electronic Application Processing

Expected (or Estimated) Family Contribution as determined by federal methodology

An Electronic Student Aid Report is the information a school receives electronically when a student includes a school's Title IV code on the FAFSA when applying for financial aid.

Financial Aid Administrator- the staff of a college's financial aid office

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the initial application for any/all of the federal Title IV programs.

Financial Aid Office (or Officer)

Financial aid transcripts may be required from all colleges previously attended whether the student received financial aid or not.

Federal Work Study-- on-campus and community service jobs partially Federally funded that are offered to students who show unmet need

General Education Degree-- the equivalent of a high school diploma administered through a high school equivalency program.

Grade Point Average

Pell grants are basic entitlement grants awarded to students through the Title IV financial aid program

Satisfactory Academic Progress. A student must be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by BCCC for students to receive financial aid

A Student Aid Report is a letter sent to the applicant after the federal processor has processed a student's FAFSA

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are additional grants given to Pell eligible students.

Social Security Number

Veterans Administration