Financial Aid
2 Years and Beyond
Vocational Training
College Terminology
Fun Facts
100
If you want to borrow money for college and pay it back after you get a job, what is that called?
Loan
100
This degree can usually be earned in 2 years, and though it can prepare students for some careers, it can also be earned while a student works towards a 4-year degree.
Associate Degree
100
In this Alaska Top Job you could help clean people's teeth and educate patients about dental health. You could find yourself in this job after completing a specific program in this field and passing a license exam or pursuing a Bachelor's Degree program. What job is this?
Dental Hygienist (average salary: $86,320)
100
All students have a GPA and students are encouraged to make sure theirs is as high as possible. The highest GPA you can have is 4.0. What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
100

Before winning 10 World and 2 Intercontinental Championships, this WWE wrestler, earned a full-ride football scholarship to University of Miami where he earned a Bachelor of General Studies in Criminology and Physiology. He regularly speaks to youth about the importance of school and the dangers of drugs and is known for his roles in Fast & Furious, Jumanji The Next Level, San Andreas, and Central Intelligence.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

200
What do you call money for college that you earn by working hard and getting good grades. (Hint: You don't have to pay this money back!)
Scholarship (Specifically an Academic Scholarship)
200
Name the 4-year degree that prepares you for higher paying jobs and is a stepping stone for graduate school.
Bachelor's Degree
200
People in this job repair, install, test and maintain electrical systems, circuits and equipment. Most people begin this career through an apprenticeship or vocational certificate program.
Electrician (average salary: $72,030)
200
This document shows that a person is certified to work in a certain field. After completing specific classes and taking a test, this can be earned. After you receive this, you may be eligible to apply for a state license.
Certificate
200

This actor served on student council and played football and soccer in HS. He earned a Bachelor Degree in sports information from UCLA. He didn't like broadcasting so after improv lessons, he rose to fame on Saturday Night Live. He is known for many movies and annual holiday favorites include Elf and Daddy’s Home 1 & 2. Who is he?

Will Ferrell

300
What do you call free money for college that you might get if your family meets certain income requirements? (Hint: You don't have to pay it back!)
Grant (sometimes called a needs-based grant)
300
This Alaska Top Job requires a Bachelor's Degree. Someone with this job keeps track of how much money a person or company has and prepares budgets. Helpful high school courses include: math, computers, accounting, economics, and business. What career is this?
Accountant (average salary: $70,688)
300
In these positions you get paid to work while learning from experts on the job. In addition to hands on learning while you work, additional coursework is required. Over time, your skill level and pay increases. This is very common in trades like plumbing & pipefitting, electrical, brick laying, and roofing.
Apprenticeship
300
What do you call a standardized test for high school achievement that is often used for entrance to college. (Hint: high scores on these tests can increase your scholarship eligibility)
SAT - critical reading, writing, math ACT - reading, math, English, science
300

This basketball legend received a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Geography at the University of North Carolina in 1986. (Hint: He has shoes named after him - new pairs are released frequently and disappear fast!)

Michael Jordan

400
What do you call the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? (Hint: Everyone who wants help paying for college must fill this out.)
FAFSA
400
Someone with this job writes the programs that computers follow to do different tasks. Although a 2-year Associate's Degree in data processing is required, employers prefer candidates with a Bachelor's Degree. Math and comuputers are helpful high school courses for this field.
Computer Programmer (average salary: $65,510) Computer Engineer (average salary $79,780) - also develops and tests related equipment
400
After 6 months to 1 year in a trade school, you could get a license to style and cut hair, give people manicures, facials or other esthetical services. In addition to salary, these people usually receive tips from their clients. What job is this?
Cosmetologist (average salary: $21,320)
400
When you pursue a course of study that you are interested in, and get a degree in this field, it is typically called your what?
Major
400

This Zimbabwean American actress and playwright starred as Okoye in Wakanda Forever, Black Panther, Aventers Endgame AND Infinity War. She also played Michonne in The Walking Dead. Before her rise to fame, she earned a Bachelor degree in Psychology from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.

Danai Gurira

500
Every Alaskan student who takes the right classes and gets good grades in school and on college entrance exams can qualify for this state scholarship. (Hint: APS)
Alaska Performance Scholarship
500
Planning and designing roads, water systems or structures describe what job? After earning a Bachelor Degree and license in this field, you would find yourself surveying sites, analyzing reports, maps and blueprints as part of your job.
Civil Engineer (average salary: $86,380)
500
This entry level nursing job works underneath a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) and helps patients with their healthcare needs. These people usually monitor patients, record vitals, change dressings, and prepare patients for procedures. To do this job you must complete a certification program and pass an exam.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (average salary: $29,870)
500
This important task is assigned to be done by students outside of class time. It may involve reading, writing, research, math, or a special project. You will get this in elementary, middle, high school, and college.
Homework
500

This 3-time Grammy Award winning hip-hop star has 8 studio albums AND graduated with a degree in Music Management from Georgia State University before starting his own record label: Disturbing Tha Peace. He is featured on Justin Bieber's hits "Baby" and "All Around the World" and is known for popular songs "How Low", "Get Back", and "My Chick Bad" with Nicki Minaj. He also played Tej Park in 2 Fast 2 Furious. Who is he?

Ludacris

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