Financial Aid
What year should you start applying for financial aid?
11th grade or junior year
How can you check a college's application deadline?
You look on their website!
Name something you can get a scholarship for.
ANYTHING!
Name two types of colleges
Community College & 4 Year University; Public and Private Universities
Where did your current AVID teacher graduate from college? (Teachers may give hints)
Ask your AVID teacher!
What is the first day that FAFSA is available to apply for?
January 1st!
What is a Letter of Recommendation?
Something your teacher/professional writes to tell the college about why they should accept you.
Where can you check to apply for scholarships
check on Google!
Which is cheaper, Public or Private In-State or Out-of-State (Answer both!)
Public; In-State
How many total AVID teachers are there at Downey High School?
9
What is work-study?
Work-study is when the state gives you a job at the college to help pay for college.
Name one thing you need to send to colleges to apply
College Essay; GPA; College Resume; SAT scores; Letters of Recommendation; Application Fee
Name three ways you can get a scholarship.
Applying online; Sports; FAFSA; Your school gives you one;
Name three types of degrees.
Associates; Bachelors; Masters; Doctorate; 6th Year
Name one AVID tutor's major.
Ask Your Tutors!
Name four types of Financial Aid
Scholarship; Work-Study; Grants; Loans
What's the word limit for UC Personal Insight essays and how many are required?
350 words; 4 essays
Name the specific name of a local Downey scholarship.
Google to check; Stauffer Scholarship
What are the benefits of going to a Community college? (name 2 or more)
Saves money; you can transfer to a 4 year university; easier to get in
What is AVID's mission statement?
AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Name three ways you can find information about college.
websites; college and career center; counselors; parents; AVID tutors; teachers
When is the deadline for the Downey Local Scholarship application?
The last week of January.
Name 2 UC colleges and 2 Cal State colleges.
Google to check.
Name the colleges that each AVID tutor in your class attends. (Tutors may give hints)
Ask Your Tutors!