Financial Aid
What is the name of the application you must complete each year to secure federal financial aid?
What is the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Your main course of study?
What is your major.
What is the last date a student can add, drop or swap a course for the Fall 2019 semester?
What is September 16th (Monday).
Price students pay for taking classes at a college or a university. This amount can change based on how many credits a student takes each semester or whether you are in-state or out-of-state student.
What is tuition.
Metro line that transports students between the USM Portland and Gorham campuses.
What is the "Husky Line".
The newest version of the FAFSA application becomes available during this month each year.
What is October.
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a student's major and is commonly listed on your resume.
What is a minor or certificate.
What is the last date to waive the student health insurance plan (SHIP) for the 2019-2020 school year?
What is October 1st.
Requirements for USM students receiving merit scholarships.
What is a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 15 credits/semester or 30 earned credits per year.
Office on campus that assists students in reviewing the curriculum within their major, the core, selecting courses from semester to semester, and supports familiarity with academic policies.
What is Advising.
Name the three types of federal aid a student may receive after completing the FAFSA?
What are grants, loans and work-study.
Minimum number of credits per semester to qualify for full-time status.
What is 12 credits.
What is the last day to drop a course with a "W" (withdrawal) grade for fall 2019?
What is November 7th. (Thursday)
A withdrawal does not have an impact on a student's GPA.
The only fee that USM students can waive each year.
What is the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Waiving the insurance subtracts $2,157 off of your fall bill.
This office offers comprehensive services to USM students who may struggle with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues and substance abuse.
What is Counseling Services.
Students who receive "work-study" as part of their financial aid package are given the ability to work an on-campus job. The total amount of work study awarded indicates...?
What is the total amount a student is eligible to earn for the academic year.
Something that your professor will give each student to outline assignments, expectations, grading policy, required textbooks and class policies.
What is a syllabus.
What is the date of the Welcome Reception for USM Promise Scholars that scholars should attend?
What is Thursday, September 12th.
Describe the difference between a "subsidized" and "unsubsidized" loan.
Subsidized loans do not accrue interest while you are in college.
Unsubsidized loans accrue interest as soon as they are borrowed.
Serve as a resource to resident hall students, organize events, and generally work to maintain a positive living and learning community.
Who are Resident Assistants (RAs).
What is generated when a student receives more financial aid than the cost of attendance for the semester?
What is a refund check or direct deposit.
Term for the "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades and completion status for each course, cumulative GPA and any other information relevant to the completion of one's degree.
What is a transcript.
In what month may students begin enrolling in their spring 2020 semester classes?
What is November.
The spring schedule is generally posted in October, while students have the ability to enroll in November.
What is $31,000. (Project on Student Debt - 2017)
The Learning Commons teaches and encourages "AGILE" (Academic Gains through Improved Learning Effectiveness). Name two AGILE strategies to maximize your grades and experience in the classroom?
Options may include:
Note-taking skills/goal setting/flashcards/self-testing/work with a tutor.