College Costs
What are three costs associated with college other than tuition?
Books, Room, board, meal plans, or parking
what is money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for education expenses.
Scholarships
What is the approximate cost of tuition and fees for one year at Ball State University?
$11,082
what is the average number of face to face hours you will spend in a classroom with an instructor each week?
12-18 (most people do 14-16)
What is the most expensive public university in Indiana?
Indiana University Bloomington
what is a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
an Application that determines a students' eligibility for loans and grants
What is the average cost of room and board at Ball State University for one year?
$12,334
what is the length of one semester?
15 weeks
what is The amount paid for each credit hour of enrollment
Tuition
what is A federal student aid program that provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school to help pay your education expenses?
A work study
Name 3 types of degrees can students earn at Ball State?
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.Mus), Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W), and Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development (B.U.P.D)
It takes 4-5 years to complete this degree
a bachelors degree
what is the average annual amount of financial aid per undergraduate student, including grants, federal loans, work-study and tax credits.
$15,000
what is Financial aid, often based on financial need, that does not need to be repaid?
Grants
About how many undergraduate majors does Ball State offer
120
what is the percentage of college students who drop out during the first year of college.
34%
Colleges and universities are funded through various means. What are the two primary categories based on their funding sources?
What are public and private institutions?
what was the Maximum Federal Pell Grant for 2023-2024
$7,395
130
Name (3) things you can do now to prepare for college