Financial Aid
4 Systems of Higher Education
Applying to College
Bonus
100
Two types of financial Aid that do not need to be repaid.
Scholarships and Grants
100
What are two requirements to be eligible to apply to a California State School (CSU).
A 2.0 GPA and the A-G Requirements
100
A set of classes you must earn a ‘C’ or better in to apply to most colleges.
The A-G requirements
100
A scholarship from Girls Inc. for $5,000 or $20,000
A Girls Incorporated National Scholarship
200
Money that you borrow to pay for school and must be repaid.
A Loan
200
Name the four systems of higher education in California.
-Private Colleges -Community Colleges -California State Universities and -University of California Colleges
200
Your chance to “use your voice” on your college application.
The personal statement or college essay
200
The name of the costs of your college classes
Tuition
300
What is money charged to you for borrowing money?
Interest
300
Name the degree you get at from a 2 year college vs. the degree you get from a 4 year college.
Associate Degree (AA) vs. Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
300
A test that tests you in English, math, reading, and science.
The ACT
300
List off the A-G requirements
What are: A: Two years of history/social science B: Four years of college preparatory English that integrates reading of classic and modern literature, frequent and regular writing, and practice listening and speaking. C: Three years of college-preparatory Mathematics D: Two years of Laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of the three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. E: Two years of the same language other than English or equivalent to the second level of high school instruction. F: One year of Visual and performing arts chosen from dance, music, theater or the visual arts. G: One year college-preparatory elective
400
What is the application undocumented students fill out to received financial aid.
The Dream Application
400
Name a HBCU, A Liberal Arts College, A Women’s College, and a religiously affiliated school.
400
What are the four things that colleges consider when you apply?
Your grades/GPA, test scores, extracurricular involvement, and your personal story/ essay
400
What is the “FAFSA” and what does it stand for.
The form you fill out for federal financial aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
What is it called when you get a job on campus and get a paycheck to help cover college expenses
Work Study
500
How many UCs are in California
What is Technically 10, but 9 you can apply to.
500
The two standardized tests college ask for when you apply.
SAT and ACT
500
A term used for the amount of money spent on tuition, books, living expenses, transportation, and personal expenses.
Cost of Attendance
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