Financial Aid
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CSU/UC
100
Aid that is BORROWED so you have to pay it back. You must repay it with interest after you graduate (different payment plans are available).
What is a loan?
100
Target School.
What is a school where your academic profile (SAT/GPA) falls within the school's range for average freshman?
100
November 30th.
What is ABSOLUTE deadline for CSU/UC schools [system will crash on this date]?
100
80 colleges
How many KIPP College Partners are there across the country?
100
23 campuses
How many CSU (California State University) campuses are there throughout California?
200
This plan ensures that low-middle income students that make less than $80,000 per year do not pay tuition at UC Schools.
What is the Blue & Gold Plan?
200
15-49%, 3+ schools (two-part question)
What is the chance of me being admitted to a "Reach" School, and how many "Reach" schools should I apply to?
200
October 1st
What is the date that CSU applications open? OR What is the date that FAFSA/Dream Act opens?
200
700+ Colleges
How many colleges across the nation utilize the Common Application?
200
-4 fee waivers
How many fee waivers do you receive (each) for -UC Schools -CSU Shools -Common App Schools?
300
Enables eligible undocumented students to apply for and receive state-based financial aid and institutional scholarships.
What is the California Dream Act?
300
80% or greater, 3 schools (*hint - two questions)
What is the chance that I will be admitted to a "Likely/Safety" school, and how many likely/safety schools will I apply to?
300
Most schools will only accept an SAT exam taken in _______, at the absolute latest!
Most schools will only accept an SAT exam taken in November, at the absolute latest! ***We recommend that all UC/CSU/Common App applicants take the SAT (regardless of requirements).
300
They offer assistance in: -Admissions -Affordability -Academics
What do KIPP partner colleges provide to KIPPsters?
300
I must have a 3.0 GPA (3.4 for nonresidents) in all "a-g" courses completed in grades 10 and 11, with no grade lower than a C.
What GPA must you have to be "UC eligible"?
400
The _____ ___________ is a more in-depth than the FAFSA, and is required to be considered for financial aid at many private institutions. Deadlines vary by school.
The CSS Profile is a more in-depth than the FAFSA, and is required to be considered for financial aid at many private institutions. Deadlines vary by school.
400
This tool matches you with colleges, scholarships, and support from your counselor.
What is College Greenlight? See collegegreenlight.com
400
November 1st
When must KIPP students submit there UC, CSU, and FAFSA/Dream Act applications? ***You must notify your College Advisor Luke Lintott of: --> The campuses you applied to --> Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
400
The FAFSA/Dream Act opens on __________ (first come, first serve). By ________________, you must submit your FAFSA/Dream Act Application and send your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to Luke Lintott.
The FAFSA/Dream Act opens on October 1st (first come, first serve). By November 1, you must submit your FAFSA/Dream Act Application and send your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to Luke Lintott.
400
It's used to: 1) research CSU schools 2) find out more about the admissions process, and 3) submit your applications
What is CSU Mentor used for?
500
FAFSA is determined by the _______ and _________ of students & parents. Also, student savings (does -or- does not) count as an allowance
FAFSA is determined by the income and assets of students & parents. Also, student savings does not count as an allowance.
500
Fill in the blank: This fall, I will apply to _______ schools (total), including 3+________ and 3+_____________.
Will apply to 9+ schools (total), including 3+ Reach schools and 3+ Target schools.
500
By the end of College App Bootcamp.
When is the deadline to make an appointment with my College Advisor, Luke Lintott? Please visit http://doodle.com/poll/iyp9h5rvqw6pr5wt to sign up for your appointment!
500
This deadline allows you to be considered fully for financial aid and scholarships.
What is the priority deadline (vs. the regular deadline)?
500
9 UC campuses 1 UC campus
How many UC campuses are there in total, and how many campuses do I need to send my SAT scores to (even if I am applying to multiple UC schools)?
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