CUNY
What is the CUNY school KECSS is associated with?
Kingsborough Community College
State University of New York
Who do you go to for all your college or post graduation needs, and what room can you find them in?
Ms.Spencer in room 127
What is the acronym for the federally funded financial aid offered to students?
FAFSA
What is a trade school
A school that specializes in a specific skill.
The City University of New York
When/if you go to college what degree comes after an Associates Degree and how many credits makes up that degree (this isn't just true for SUNY)?
Bachelors Degree
What type of degree can you receive from KECSS when your graduate? Include the major.
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
True or false: When you apply for financial aid you will need to do it with your parents or legal guardians because they will ask for their tax information.
True
List 3 alternative to college.
military, trade school, entrepreneurship, marines, etc.
How can you apply to SUNY schools?
Through the Common App, Naviance, or through the school website directly
How many credits in an Associates degree?
60 credits
True or false: You do not have to pay back loans.
False. You do have to pay loans back.
Fun fact? lol: Loans will accrue interest, the same way credit cards do.
Name one trade school
Lincoln Tech, Apex Technical School, Ace Institute of Technology, Empire Beauty School, etc.
How many CUNY schools are there?
25
How many SUNY schools are there?
64
Freshman
What is the difference between a subsidized loan and an unsubsidized loan?
A SUBSIDIZED student loan, that you could be eligible for through your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application, means you do not pay on the interest of the loan while you are still in school.
Direct UNSUBSIDIZED student loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate students, with no need to demonstrate financial need. In contrast to subsidized loans, you pay the interest on unsubsidized student loans. While you’re in school, you may choose not to make interest payments, however, when you do this, the interest will accumulate and be added to your total loan amount. Essentially, you start paying interest on your interest — not the most advantageous financing option.
True or false: Any school that offers a trade program will qualify you for a job in that field
False: You MUST make sure your trade school is accredited (legit)
Pick one member from each team to answer this following question... grab a piece of paper and a pen
With 30 seconds on the clock name as many CUNY schools you can. The student with the most schools wins the points for their team.
Pick one member from each team to answer this following question... grab a piece of paper and a pen
With 30 seconds on the clock name as many SUNY schools you can. The student with the most schools wins the points for their team.
What is the difference between a grant and a scholarship
Grants are typically based on financial need and scholarships are usually based on merit or talent. They are both free money.
What does it mean to work in a union?
A union fights for the rights of their employees. When you work in a union you are protected from unfair treatment and have job security. Examples of union jobs include, teachers, NY Dept of labor jobs, public sector jobs, etc.