Types of Colleges
Loan: funded by the federal government and must be paid back
Grant: funds gifted by the government, college/university, corporation, or an individual that is non-repayable.
Name two expenses associated with college besides tuition.
Books/supplies, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc.
You were involved in community service and faith-based activities here at CRB and want to continue to do so in college. In what department could you talk to someone about getting involved?
The earliest day of the year a student can apply for federal financial aid.
The number of college level credits one must take to be considered a fulltime student.
1. Help pay for education/other COA expenses
2. Adds to your resume
You want to go to your school's football game Friday night but you don't know how to get tickets. Where should you go?
A private college is an independent school that sets its own policies and goals, and is privately funded (not by the gov't). Private colleges are generally smaller than public colleges/universities.
Subsidized: Loans with interest that starts accruing (adding up) after degree is completed.
Unsubsidized: Loans with interest that starts accruing (adding up) as soon as the money is dispersed (sent) to the college.
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
You would like some extra help in creating your class schedule and determining which courses you should take for your major. Where could you go for assistance?
True or False: You have to live at the college you attend in order to be considered a full-time student.
What is the difference between the TAP & Pell Grants?
Pell: usually awarded to undergraduates who haven’t earned a bachelor’s or professional degree and who demonstrate financial need. The amounts change yearly, with the maximum award amount for 2018-19 being $5,920.
TAP: Money issued by New York State to NY residents only if a student attends a New York State college. The amount of the grant is based on family income and is obtained by applying submitting an application to the NYS Tuition Assistance Program. (Maximum awarded is ($5,165)
You are not getting along with your roommate. Your roommate has their significant other stay over almost every night. You tried talking to your roommate but they don't care. Where should you go?