College Terms

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In-state tuition

The tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements.

Independent study

Academic work chosen or designed by the student with the approval of the department concerned, under an instructor's supervision, and usually undertaken outside of the regular classroom structure.

International students

See Nonresident alien.

Internship

Any short-term, supervised work experience usually related to a student's major field, for which the student earns academic credit. The work can be full- or part-time, on- or off-campus, paid or unpaid.