FAFSA
After completing FAFSA you receive an SAI which will give us insight into how much financial aid you may qualify for. What does SAI stand for?
Student Aid Index
How many fine arts and English credits do you need to graduate?
2 fine art - 4 English
A college that you are likely to get into based on GPA and test scores would be considered a ______ school.
Safety
Intrinsic motivation is internal and is usually more powerful than extrinsic motivation. What is another word for extrinsic?
External
Once FAFSA is completed, colleges send us a document that outlines the costs and the awards. What are these documents called?
Award Letter
What does CPS consider to be a balanced college list for those on the college track?
At least one safety, three match, and one reach
The HOPE scholarship will pay for both traditional college degrees and ________ programs.
Trade
This is when you get a part time job at your college or university and get paid hourly for the work you do. What is this called?
Work-Study
A student that is in a legal guardianship will file FAFSA as a ________ student
Independent
A plan we start at the beginning of the year for your postsecondary future has tasks we complete as the year goes on, these are usually called LPS tasks. What does LPS stand for?
Learn Plan Succeed
In order to keep the HOPE scholarship, you must maintain a minimum GPA of?
2.5
What is the purpose of your postsecondary folder on google drive / why are we asking you to upload screenshots of acceptances, FAFSA, and scholarship stuff there?
So that we can track where everyone is but mainly so that it's all in once place at the end of the year!
One of the two grants that you can get from FAFSA, is a state grant or MAP grant. The amount you get is based on household income level, what is the max amount you can get for MAP?
How many scholarships does CPS require EVERY senior to apply to?
Minimum of One
If you have to switch from your university to community college for any reason, will HOPE still cover your expenses at the new school?
What is the tax credit that you are likely to qualify for during college?
Education tax credit
The other grant from FAFSA is a federal grant, called the PELL Grant. It is also based on household income level for how much you can get. What is the max amount for PELL?
$7,395
Aside from grades and the requirements that apply to all such as minimum one college and scholarship app, some have different requirements that relate to their _________ __________. This has to completed at the end of the year to graduate.
Postsecondary Plan
In addition to covering need for tuition and fees, Hope Chicago will provide you with resources for a new laptop, book fees, and a _________ for you to use on personal expenses.
Stipend
There are two big things to consider when it comes to scholarships. First, you want to gauge the ________. Then you want to consider how much _______ you will need.
Competition, Time