Financial Aid
Types of Colleges
Application Cycle
Life on Campus
UB Staff
100

Money awarded for academics, sports, or talents is called this.

What is a scholarship?

100

This type of school usually awards associate degrees and certificates.

What is a community college?

100

This is usually the first step students take when applying to college online.

What is creating a CommonApp account?

100

This is a great way to get involved or make connections on campus.

What is Joining clubs and organizations?

100

This UB staff member has been to concerts by Tyla, Sza, Burna Boy, and Drake.  

Who is Zyakkiriah? 

200

Students complete this free federal form to apply for college financial aid.

What is the FAFSA?

200

Students who attend schools close to home and travel back daily are called this.

What are commuter students?

200

Colleges often look at this school record to see grades and classes taken.

What is a transcript?

200

Meeting with professors during this special time can help students ask questions and build relationships.

What are office hours?

200

This UB staff member collects Vinyl Records. 

Who is Tre? 

300

This type of Financial Aid is usually money based on need that you do not have to pay back.

What is a grant?

300

Students may choose this type of school if they want hands-on learning and career preparation quickly.

What is a trade or technical school?

300

Teachers or counselors may write these to support a student’s application.

What are recommendation letters?

300

A person assigned to help students in a residence hall is often called this.

What is an RA (Resident Assistant)?

300

This UB staff member has watched every episode of Grey's Anatomy. 

Who is Jordan? 

400

This financial aid option must usually be paid back after college.

What is a student loan?

400

Small class sizes and close student-professor relationships are common at this type of college.

What is a liberal arts college?

400

Applying by this deadline often means submitting applications earlier than regular decision.

What is early action or early decision?

400

This common campus event helps new students get familiar with college life before classes begin.

What is orientation?

400

This UB staff member really enjoys Rom-Com movies. 

Who is Miguel? 

500

A campus job program that helps students earn money while attending school.

What is work-study?

500

This institution is a collection of colleges on one campus.

What is a university?

500

After being accepted, students usually submit this payment to save their spot at a college.

What is an enrollment deposit?

500

Students can develop leadership skills by serving in this campus organization that represents the student body.

What is student government?

500

This UB staff member was a downhill ski racer. 

Who is Patty? 

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