TRUE/FALSE
A type of college or university that gets its funding from donors- businesses, wealthy families, etc. and tuition is a public university/college.
False. It is a private university/college.
A COLLEGE THAT FOCUSES ON A VERY PARTICULAR SKILL SET- USUALLY MORE HANDS ON
a)Trade Schools
b)LESS SELECTIVE COLLEGE FUNDED PUBLICLY
c) A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT BOTH PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A CAREER AND FOR SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES
d) Private school
Trade Schools
Where do you look on a school's website to find out their undergraduate enrollment requirements?
a) financial aid department
b) student life
c) academics
d) admissions
admissions
Students who complete two years of school at a two-year college earn this type of degree:
a. Bachelor Degree
b. Associates Degree
c. Masters Degree
d. Doctorate Degree
Associates Degree
What can you NOT use financial aid to help cover?
a) tuition and fees
b) room and board
c) books and supplies
d) transportation
e) pay off credit cards
pay off credit cards
I must wait until my parents’ taxes are completely finished before I submit my FAFSA.
a) True
b) False
False
It’s important to complete the FAFSA early. You can use estimates on your FAFSA by basing them off of last year’s taxes. After you file your taxes, you can log back into the FAFSA and input your updated tax information.
What is the selectivity level for the University of Chicago?
a) 2-year school
b) Somewhat Selective
c) Selective
d) Very Selective
Very Selective
Focus of study; preparation for your career is known as
a) qualifications
b) majors
c) fit
d) entrance exam
majors
Students who decide to take classes in a particular field of study have chosen a college________.
a. Career
b. Interest
c. Major
d. Small School
Major
What do I need in order to apply for federal aid?
a) A high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
b) You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen c) You must have a valid Social Security number (SSN)
d) You must be enrolling as a student leading to a degree or certificate in an eligible program
e) All of the Above
All of the above
Federal financial awards through FAFSA are based on need not merit.
a) True
b) False
True
FAFSA inserts parent/student financial information into the Expected Family Contribution (E.F.C.) equation to calculate aid. Student grades or performance are not a part of the equation.
A school that does not challenge a student to raise any qualifications and will accept them with their current college entrance exam score and GPA is
a) reach school
b) match school
c) safety school
d) Historically Black College and University
safety school
Northern Illinois, Western Illinois, Southern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois at Chicago are:
a. In state schools and have reduced tuition for residents of Illinois
b. In state schools and only allow residents of Illinois to join
c. Private schools and very expensive
d. In state schools and free for residents of Illinois
In state schools and have reduced tuition for residents of Illinois
Students who graduate from a four-year school, but pursue a Master’s or Doctorate degree attend a ____________ school.
a. Special school
b. Grown up school
c. Professional school
d. Graduate school
Graduate school
Which of these financial awards don’t have to be paid back?
a. Scholarship money
b. Grants
c. Government loans
d. A & B
A & B
THE YEAR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL SPENT DOING VOLUNTEER SERVICE WORK TO GAIN EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE BEFORE MOVING ON TO COLLEGE is known as a Gap Year.
a) True
b) False
True
A school that meets a student’s academic, social and financial needs. Considerations include location, cost/financial aid package, class sizes, majors offered, extra-curricular offerings, etc.
a) undermatch
b) selective college
c) reach
d) fit
Fit
When you are looking at your qualifications to see which types of 2-year and 4-year schools could be your match, safety, and reach schools, you are using what?
1. scholarships
2. selectivity chart
3. trade/certificate program
4. transcript
Selectivity Chart
Students who are in the top half of their class take more challenging courses and are often in _________ programs.
a. Honors
b. Extracurricular
c. A and B
d. None of the above
A and B - Honors and Extracurricular
How much aid you get depends on
a) Your financial need (aid for most programs is awarded based on financial need)
b) Your cost of attendance (total amount it will cost you to go to school)
c) Your enrollment status (that is, full-time, half-time, etc.)
d) All of the above
All of the above
A school that requires an applicant to have at least a 3.0 GPA and at least a high college entrance exam score to be admitted is Non-Selective School.
a) True
b) False
False
It is a Very Selective College.
This type of schools are operated by owners and investors. They are usually businesses that have a primary goal of making money. They may also want to help students but their number one goal is to make as much money as they can.
a) Private Institutions
b) Community College
c) For-Profit (proprietary schools)
d) Non-Profit
For-Profit (proprietary schools)
What is the formula for Fit?
a) Q + P = Fit
b) 3PRT = Fit
c) C + P = Fit
d) 1/2 BRx2
Q + P = Fit
Q=Qualifications
P = Preferences
The more education we have, the more likely we are to: (choose the 1 false answer)
a. Have higher salaries and improved levels of employment
b. Have higher standards of living and be more productive at work
c. Have reduced rates of crime and higher rates of community service
d. Have improved health and live longer lives
e. Have more children and larger families
Have more children and larger families
What are government grants distributed by colleges, at their discretion, to students based on need. Amounts range from: $100 – $4,000/year?
a) subsidized loans
b) Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
c) Pell Grant
d) Parent Plus Loans
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)