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True/False: I lived in Vietnam for 6 months.
True
True or false: once you accept one scholarship, you're not allowed to accept any others. It's one per person.
False!
You can apply for as many as you want and most people get aid from multiple sources.
How many students from last year's graduating class had to take out loans?
1
It's the start of 11th grade. How many semesters do you have left to get your GPA to where you want it?
2 Semesters!
Most programs look at your grades from 9th-11th when you appy.
What city am I from?
A. Houston, Texas
B. New York, New York
C. Los Angeles, California
D. Baltimore, Maryland
C. Los Angeles, California
What is institutional aid?
Scholarship money that comes from the institution you're applying to.
Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Electrician, HVAC, Ironworking, I.T. Repair, Plumbing, Welding.
...and many more!
What is the longest shift time that an employer can ask you to do during the school year (weekends)?
8 Hours is the School Year Max
Which country is my family from?
A. Colombia B. Guatemala
C. Italy D. Mexico
B. Guatemala
When you start applying for financial aid, what's the name of the first form you need to fill out?
(Bonus points if you know who gives out that form & money)
FAFSA!
FAFSA comes from the federal government & PHEAA comes from Pennsylvania.
Most 4-Year Colleges want applicants to have a GPA of at least ________.
At least a 3.0 GPA.
Junior year is the last year before starting applications to post-secondary programs your senior year. To prepare, you should use this year do to what?
Explore your options. Start evaluating which programs and careers might be a good fit for you.
What was my last job before 12Plus?
A. Substitute Teacher
B. Security Guard
C. Electrician's Apprentice
D. Paint Salesman
D. Paint Salesman
Scholarships and grants are money you never have to pay back. Loans must be paid back, with interest.
What is a major?
The main topic or subject area you study in a post-secondary program.
Ex. I'm majoring in Computer Science at CCP. Or, I'm going to JobCorps and my area of study is Pharmacy Tech.
What is the difference between a job and a career?
A JOB is ONE position you get paid for.
A CAREER is the combination of ALL the jobs, education, promotions, and training that someone gets over time.
What was my major in College? (Choose two)
A. Economics B. Accounting
C. Education D. Sociology & Anthropology
A. Economics and B. Sociology & Antropology
Scholarships are either Need-based, Merit-based, or both. What's the difference?
Need-based Aid is awarded based on you and your family's economic situation.
Merit-based Aid is awarded based on your merits: good grades, extracurricular activities, strong personal statement, etc.
You're trying to decide if a post-secondary program is a good fit for you. What information do you want to know about that program to make your decision?
Name at least 3 criteria/aspects of a program.
???
Big categories are: Financial, Academic, Career, and Social/Lifestyle Fit
What percentage of jobs require some sort of education or training beyond a high school diploma?
65%
(Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics)