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SANDBURG TERMS TO KNOW Electives For AA, AS and AGS degrees, you will select courses called electives. It is helpful to speak with your academic advisor about your major and career plans so they can help you select the electives that will best meet your goals. Federal Work Study (FWS) If you’re awarded FWS and wish to apply for a job, you’ll need to obtain and complete a work study application from Financial Aid. This program allows you to work on campus and earn funds to help meet educational costs. You can earn up to the amount shown on your financial aid award letter. You’re paid twice each month for hours worked. A job is not guaranteed, and you’re not guaranteed to earn your entire award. Full-time status To be a full-time student, you must take at least 12 credit hours during a semester. Three-quarter time is 9-11 credit hours; part-time is 6-8 credit hours; less than part- time is 1-5 credit hours. General education If you’re completing a degree, you will have to take general education courses. Typically, these are courses like English, math, sciences, humanities, fine arts and social sciences. If you’re transferring to complete a bachelor’s degree, you will complete most of your general education courses at Sandburg. Multiple modality courses These courses offer flexible attendance options, including in-person, virtual and online. Check with your instructor about choosing an attendance mode. Prerequisites These are courses that must be completed before enrolling in a course. Online courses Online options can be a great way to take a class; however, you should consider all of your other time commitments before signing up. Similar to classes taken in person online courses require a lot of time and are not “easier” than traditional classes. Read the course syllabus thoroughly. Note assignment, quiz and test due dates. Make sure you understand if your exams must be proctored (supervised by a college staff or faculty). 35