Money Matters
Name a couple of things that are included in college expenses
what are application fees, room and board, books and supplies, meals, tuition and fees?
Things you can get involvement in
What is extracurricular activities, sports, volunteering, and community engagement?
This document is used to present your credibility as a good student, worker, or individual, using the account of a authority figure in your life
What is a letter of recommendation?
Name different factors that can qualify you for scholarships
What are community service, essay question answers, grades and merit, academic interest, identity, need-based, field of study, and community involvement?
Name places you can volunteer
The library, a local animal shelter, the blood institute, religious institutes, daycares, after-school programs, elementary and middle schools.
Teachers, coaches, adults in charge of programs you're involved in, bosses
Three different ways you can gain money for college
What are scholarships, grants, and loans?
Common organizations across school districts
What is Student councils, Key Club, Speech and Debate, National Honor Society, Mock Trail, Future Farmers of America, etc? These will not be at all schools, but if your school does have them it is a way to network with others.
Something you can use to figure out your interests
Personality quizzes, strength finder quizzes, career navigation exam, and major exploration exams you can find on the websites of some universities and colleges
The difference between scholarships and loans
What is merit based versus need-based?
Things to participate in to get a feel for college
What are college summer programs and camps, conferences, webinars, and workshops?
The maximum number of scholarships you can apply for
What is no limit to what you can apply for? It's generally good to apply for both big and small ones; big scholarships give you a chance to gain a lot of money at once, but smaller ones are generally easier to receive and can build up.
Getting involved in a variety of things helps built this
What is your academic resume?
It is this persons job to help you find resources within your school and advocate for yourself?