General
What is work-study?
Part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.
What are the four types of financial aid?
Grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is an subsidized loan?
Subsidized loans do not accrue interest while the student is in school.
When does the FAFSA application open?
October 1st, every year
How many credits does a student need to take to be considered full-time?
12 Credits
What type of financial aid has to be paid back?
Loans
What does COA stand for?
Cost of Attendance
What is an unsubsidized loan?
An unsubsidized loan begins earning interest as soon as the loan is taken out.
When does the CSUSA open?
October 1st
What does CSUSA stand for?
Colorado State University Scholarship Application
What type of need based aid does not have to be paid back?
Grants
What does EFC stand for?
Expected Family Contribution
What is a PLUS loan?
A PLUS (parent) loan is a loan taken out by a parent to pay for a child’s education.
When are the CSUSA and FAFSA due?
March 1st
Fill in the blank. When a student falls below a _______ GPA the student is placed on academic probation.
2.0 GPA
What type of financial aid is based on a student’s success such as their academic and extracurricular achievements?
Merit Scholarships
What does a school’s COA minus a family’s EFC equal?
The Family's need