Grants and Scholarships
FAFSA Basics
Merit Opportunities
Rando Bando
Loans Explained
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What is the most common federal grant that offers up to $7,395?

Pell Grant

100

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

100

What criteria are commonly used for merit scholarships?

GPA, SAT/ACT scores, athletic or artistic abilities

100

What Year was Gibran born? 

1996

100

What type of loan has paused interest while you are in school?

Subsidized loan

200

What type of financial aid does not have to be repaid?

Grants & Scholarships

200

When should you fill out the FAFSA for the following school year?

Every October

200

Is FAFSA a requirement for some merit based scholarships?

Yes

200

Can you name all 5 YD Pillars?

Safety

Relationship Building

Skill Building

Meaningful Youth Participation

Community Involvement

200

What is a key disadvantage of private loans compared to government loans?

Higher interest rates and less flexible repayment plans

300

What are two examples of private merit scholarships?

LATA SF 

Gates Scholarship

Maisin

300

Why is it important to use the official FAFSA site with ".gov"?

To avoid scams

300

What is one reason merit scholarships can be competitive?

They are not guaranteed just because you apply

300

How many High Schools is there in SFUSD

17

300

What is a PLUS loan?

A loan for parents to help students pay for college

400

What should you do to find private scholarships based on your needs?

Use search engines like Big Future or consult your school counselor

400

What key information is required when filling out the FAFSA?

Family income information

400

Name two Merit based scholarships we covered

LATA SF

Maisin Scholarhsip

Gates Scholarship

400

What were the years SF suffered the biggest earthquakes? 

1906

1989

400

What happens to interest on an unsubsidized loan while you’re in school?

It adds up

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