Traditional/non-traditional
What are the 2 main types of education?
Trade/Non-traditional: emphasizes on practical learning
Traditional: Learning environment of lectures.
At what age do PESS benefits end?
23
What is the minimum GPA required?
2.0
What is a tuition waiver?
Tuition/fee exemption.
Where are SAT/ACT test results accepted?
All colleges and universities.
What is the minimum time required to obtain a college degree?
associates: 2 years = 60 credit hours
What is the minimum amount of credit hours required to receive PESS?
9
How often do you have to (re)apply for FAFSA?
Every year.
Do you have to re-pay tuition waivers?
No.
How many times can you (re)take the ACT/SAT test a year?
Up to 7 times a year.
Which of the 2 offers broader career options making it flexible to switch fields?
Traditional College.
What does the acronym "PESS" stand for?
Postsecondary Education Services and Support.
What does the acronym "FAFSA" stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the age cut off to qualify for a tuition waiver?
28.
What is the total duration time for the ACT?
(not including the optional essay)
2 hours and 55 minutes (+40 minute essay)
TRUE/FALSE: Trade/non-traditional college includes general courses.
FALSE.
Trade/non-traditional provides hands on training for specialized career.
Name 1 requirement to be eligible for PESS.
*turned 18yrs while in legal custody - 6 months spent in foster care.
*was adopted AFTER turning 16.
What is the difference between a grant and a student loan?
Grant does not have to be paid back whereas loans has to be paid back.
Where are tuition waivers accepted ?
*Public universities
*Colleges
AND/OR certain job training programs in Florida.
What are the 3 subjects on the SAT ?
1. Reading
2. Writing and Language
3. Math
Bonus: Essay is optional