What do colleges call the area(s) you choose to focus in college as a potential careers.
Majors/Minors
100
2.What do Colleges Look for on your transcript and college application ?
GPA, Rank, Course Selection, SAT/ACT
100
Some schools will require you to fill out a financial aid form.
True or False
False- all colleges/universities require you fill out the financial aid form, it is the primary way you get money to pay for school
100
If your family makes a lot of money and has money in the bank saved, through bonds, mutual funds, a 529 college savings plan you are not eligible to financial aid.
True or False?
False
100
Slang term for residence halls is called what?
dorm
200
Name the 3 types of Higher Ed Institutions one can attend?
4 year University/College
2 year Community College
Vocational/Technical/Trade School
200
1.Other than selectivity and cost name 4 other components you should consider when applying to college?
Available Majors, Location, Athletic Programs, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Clubs and Associations
Diversity, size of college, housing/dinning, safety
200
There are 4 types of forms that financial aid comes in?
Scholarships, grants, loans and workstudy
200
What is another form of financial aid some schools may require?
CSS Profile
200
Place where students eat, gather sit do homework, participate in clubs and organizations is referred to as?
Student union, student center
300
When you get to college everyone is assigned a ...? What is the purpose of it?
Academic advisor, major advisor
Purpose- is to help guide you in choosing the best courses in order to make sure you complete the requirements of your major and make sure your on track to graduate.
300
3. The process of filling out applications and doing interviews is called what?
Admissions Process
300
1.What's the form you have to fill out to apply for college financial aid from the federal government?
A.FASFA ( Free Application for Student Federal Aid)
B.FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
C. Government College Aid Form
D. FASA – Financial Application for Student Aid
B. Free Application for Federal Student Aid
300
In order to be eligible for the Rhode Island State Grant, what deadline must you complete Financial Aid form by?
Bonus- how much do you get? 100 pt
March 15th
Bonus: $750.00
300
What is the difference between a community college and vocational/technical/trade school?
Community Colleges- 2 year schools where you get an associate degree- you can either focus on a 2 year program or take general college studies and transfer to a 4 year school.
Vocation/technical/trade school- very focused only on your area of interest- some may offer associates but usually certifications and specialties.
400
What is the difference between a university and a college?
Often Universities are larger institutions that focus on research and offer a wider variety of majors/minors and programs. Many will also offer a greater number of graduate level or doctoral programs.
Colleges tend to be smaller institutions that offer a little less variety in majors/minors and may sometimes do not have a large number of graduate or doctoral programs. Many colleges are liberal arts focused rather than research focused.
400
In preparing for college the college process you should sign up for what 3 accounts?
Common App Account
Collegeboard Account
Fastweb Account
400
What does EFC on the Financial aid and Student Aid Report stand for?
Expected Family Contribution
400
Colleges/Universities will offer financial need based on what two components.
What is the difference between the two?
Merit-based awards
Need-Met
400
How many College/University Institutions exist in Rhode Island including the Naval War College?
What is the number?
Bonus *Name 8 for 100 points
12
PC, RIC, URI, CCRI, JWU , RWU, Salve, Bryant, RISD, NE Tech, Brown University
500
Name all the types of degrees one can earn?
Associates- 2 yrs
Bachelors-4 years
Masters -2 year after undergrad 6 years
Doctorate degree- 5 -7 year program
Professional Degree
500
What type and how many classes do colleges want you to have?
Think subjects, years, kinds of classes?
4 years of English, 3 years of Math ( Alg 1 Alg 2 Geometry), 3 years of science ( Bio& Chem), 2 year of a Foreign Language Consecutive ( ie Spanish 1 &2) 5 or more college prep course (not including art or music but more cores)
College Prep, Honors AP classes.
500
6.If you must borrow money for college, which federal loan offers the best deal?
A. Perkins loan
B. PLUS loan for parents
C. Subsidized Stafford loan
D. Unsubsidized Stafford loan
Best answer is C. Subsidized Stafford Loan.
The best option is a subsidized Stafford loan, which has a 3.4% for the 2012-13 school year, lower than an unsubsidized Stafford loan or a PLUS loan for parents. A Perkins loan has a fixed 5% rate and is available to only the neediest students. But be aware, subsidized Stafford loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2013 may carry a higher interest rate.
500
One way college can cost less money is by staying in state. In state tuition can often be less expensive than going out of state, but not always. What is an alternative way that college can be a little less expensive for students in Rhode Island and the region of New England?
Bonus-100 if you explain what it is?
Tuition Break program
New England Regional student program where hundreds of degree programs not offered by RI public colleges are available in 5 other NE states for a significant out of state discount.
500
1.While in school you will have to pay for interest on your loans true or false?
2.Under what circumstances can borrowers postpone repayment of their federal student loans?
A.Can’t find a full-time job
B.If you go to grad school
C.Experience economic hardship
D. All of the above
3.Bonus (300): The majority of your loans must start being paid how long after you graduate?