First Generation College Student

Financial Aid

100

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

200

During what days do many colleges waive application fees in the state of Kansas?

October 7th-9th 

300

Name 3 places you can find scholarships.

KU Admissions website, KU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, and KU Academic Works 

400

What are 3 things you have to pay for at college, besides tuition?

Books, Housing, Food, Transportation, Fees, and more.

500

What GPA do you need to qualify for KU freshman scholarships?

3.25

True/False

100

True or False?

All high school students and parents know that financial aid exists.

False

200

True or false?

You need to request recommendation letters at least 2 weeks before they are due.

True

300

True or false?

If you complete FAFSA, you have to take out loans.

FALSE!! Completing FAFSA may give you the option to take out a loan, but you can choose whether or not you take it.

400

True or False?

You can request a fee waiver from each university you plan on applying to. 

True

500

True or False?

Your parent must have a social security number in order to complete FAFSA.

FALSE! Students need a social security number, but you can still complete it if your parent does not have one.

Resources

100

What is one thing your counselor can help you with?

Requesting transcripts, planning your schedule, making sure you are on track for graduation, college applications, FAFSA, academic advising, and more!

200

Name 2 strategies to alleviate stress.

Meditation, Journaling, Spending time in nature, Exercise, Talking to friends, NOT procrastinating, Breathing exercises, etc.

300

What website can you use to apply to multiple colleges at one time?

Common App

400

How much was awarded in financial aid annually in 2024 according to the KU Financial Aid & Scholarships office?

$391M (closest answer wins) 

500

Where can you find clubs/organizations that you can join?

Rock Chalk Central & Unionfest

TRIO SES & STEM

100

What does the TRIO SES & STEM do?

Advocating for access to higher education by providing comprehensive, personalized support services to empower eligible students to achieve academic success. 

200

Who is eligible for TRIO SES & STEM?

Students must meet at least one of the following:

• Qualify as a first-generation college student (i.e., neither parent/guardian has received a four-year degree);
• Meet the federal guidelines for low-income status; or
• Receive accommodations from the KU Student Access Center.

Applicants must also:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled at KU as an undergraduate student pursuing their first bachelor’s degree; and Demonstrate academic need (e.g.: first-semester freshman status, ACT below 21, high school or transfer GPA below 2.5, etc.) and strengths (e.g.:  overall GPA 2.5 or higher, ACT is 21 or higher, persistence toward graduation) for services to qualify.

300

What 3 programs originated TRiO?

Upward Bound, Student Support Services, and Educational Talent Search

400

When was KU TRIO established?

1973

500

What are TRIO's free services?

Advising & Support, Career Exploration, Graduate School Preparation, and Financial Literacy

Bonus

100

Briefly define a first generation college student.

A student whose parent(s) did not attend college and/or obtain a 4-year college degree

200

What are the two tests that colleges typically consider for college admission?

SAT and ACT

300

What is one common reason that students don't go to college?

Working a full time job, feeling overwhelmed or afraid, not enough scholarships, low GPA, fear of the unknown, and more

400

Name two motivators for first generation college students.

Desire for a higher income or better career, making family proud, seeking independence, helping family, and more

500

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average