Financial Aid
What do you call money that is awarded to you for college/trade school that does not have to be paid back?
Scholarships and/or Grants
Name 3 universities in the Pittsburgh area
University of Pittsburgh, Point Park, Duquesne, Carlow, Chatham, Robert Morris, La Roche. Carnegie Mellon
Name 3 school supplies you will need for your first day of class at college or trade school
Laptop, pens, notebook, folder, backpack, etc.
Name one building/construction trade school in the Pittsburgh area
Rosedale Tech, CCAC West Hills
What is the name of the document that highlights your skills and experience?
Resume
What type of financial aid DOES need to be paid back?
Loans
The $ amount that a school will charge you for classes is called _____
Tuition
What is a mortgage?
A loan used to buy real estate
Name one cosmetology school in the Pittsburgh area
Empire, Bella Capelli, South Hills Beauty
What is the name of the document you receive at the beginning of a course that will explain assignments, due dates, needed materials, etc?
Syllabus
Who needs to complete the FAFSA?
Student & Parent
How many credits do you need to take in college to be considered a full time student?
12+ (average is 15 credit hours)
What is one way to obtain health insurance if you are no longer on your parent/guardian's insurance?
Through your college or through work
What is one trade union in the Pittsburgh area?
Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Carpenters, Electricians, Ironworkers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, Steamfitters
What is the name of the office at each job that handles hiring, benefits, etc.?
Human Resources
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is a prerequisite?
A course you need to complete in order to take another course or apply to certain majors.
When you make a plan for how you will spend your money, you are creating a __________
What is a paid apprentice?
Apprentices are paid employees who produce high-quality work while they learn skills that enhance their employers' needs.
What is the Pittsburgh Promise?
Scholarship funds available to students living in Pittsburgh + attending PPS or one of its charters
What is the difference between a federal student loan and a private student loan?
Federal loans are administered by the government, private loans are administered by a lender such as a bank or credit union.
What is the name of the website where you can apply for several colleges at once?
Common App
What month do taxes need to be filed by each year?
April
Where is the Pittsburgh chapter of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute located?
In the United Steel Workers building next door
What year did City High open?
2002