Definitions
- Audit
- Cannot be counted as part of full or part-time status
- Full time
- Carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester
- Part time
- Carrying 11 or less credit hours in one semester
- FAFSA
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- EFC
- Estimated Family Contribution
- NYSHESC
- New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
- Grants
- Do not have to be repaid
- Matriculation
- Must be enrolled in a Degree or Certificate program approved by New York State.






