ACRONYMS
STUDENT AID PROGRAMS
FINANCIAL AID 101
FAFSA
MISCELLANEOUS
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The acronym "FAFSA" is the abbreviation for the following term:
What is the: "Free Application for Federal Student Aid"
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Money borrowed to students as part of their financial aid offer which is used to cover educational expenses. It is money that is borrowed that needs to be repaid with interest.
What is/are: "Loans"
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Financial aid is typically awarded on the basis of this requirement.
What is "Financial Need"
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The name of the Federal Financial Aid application. All students seeking financial aid should complete this document.
What is the: "Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or the FAFSA)"
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This American actor was born in Oakland California in 1951. He is one of 7 children. He attended Los Angeles City College majoring in drama. He is a prolific voice actor who has voiced characters in many animated television series, films, and video games since the 1970s.
Who is: "Mark Hamill"
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The acronym "SAR" is the abbreviation for the following term:
What is the: "Student Aid Report"
200
A long-term, fixed rate, low-interest loan available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. This loan is provided by the federal government and the federal government pays the interest on the loan as long as the student is enrolled at least 1/2 time. Repayment of principal and interest does not begin until the student leaves school or drops below half-time status.
What is a: "Direct Subsidized Loan"
200
Money from the federal government, specifically the US Department of Education, that helps you pay for college expenses.
What is "Federal Student Aid"
200
The earliest date you are able to start completing the FAFSA for 2018-2019.
What is "October 1, 2017"
200
This actor’s real name Andrew Clutterbuck, has a son named Arthur and a daughter named Matilda with Gael Anderson.
Who is: "Andrew Lincoln"
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The acronym "SAP" is the abbreviation for the following term:
What is: "Satisfactory Academic Progress"
300
A long-term, fixed rate, low interest loan available to undergraduate and graduate students. The student does not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify. The student is responsible for the interest that accrues while enrolled in school. There are annual loan limits for academic grade levels.
What is the: "Direct Unsubsidized Loan"
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Money which is available through local, state and national sources which does not need to be repaid. You typically need to search for and apply for it in order to be considered for this “free money”.
What is/are "Scholarship(s)"
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TRUE or FALSE: You are not required to complete a FAFSA every year in order to be considered for federal financial aid.
What is: "False"
300
Batman, AquaMan, Wonder Woman, Super Man, The Flash and Cyborg are characters in a new movie – they make up a group referred to as:
What is: The "Justice League"
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The acronym "EFC" is the abbreviation for the following term:
What is: "Expected Family Contribution"
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This program provides long-term, low-interest loans to parents of dependent students. Parents may borrow under this program regardless of income level; however, they must be credit-worthy. Your loan servicer will notify you when your first payment is due. Annual loan amounts cannot exceed cost of attendance minus other aid received by the student.
What is a: "Direct PLUS Loan"
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Name two requirements you must meet in order to obtain federal student aid. There are six listed.
•Demonstrate financial need •Be a US citizen or eligible noncitizen •Have a valid SSN •Register with Selective Service (male between 18-25) •Maintain SAP •Show you are qualified to obtain a college education by: - Earning a HS Diploma or GED certificate - Complete HS education in approved home school setting.
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You are required to complete the FAFSA in order to be considered to receive…
What is: FEDERAL AID (such as Pell Grant, SEOG, Work-Study and student loans)
400
This American actor and director began his career as a child actor. He has appeared in many movies including "To Die For", "Good Will Hunting", and in the comedy heist trilogy "Ocean’s Eleven", "Ocean’s Twelve" and "Ocean’s Thirteen". He was the winner of the 2017 Oscar for Best Actor.
Who is: "Casey Affleck"
500
The acronym "MPN" is the abbreviation for the following term:
What is the: "Master Promissory Note"
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A program which offers part-time employment for eligible students with wages at or above federal minimum wage. Jobs available both on and off campus. Money is earned for work performed on an hourly basis and does not need to be repaid.
What is the "Federal Work-Study Program"
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The review process which determines the accuracy of information reported on the FAFSA
What is: "Verification"
500
The web site used to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
This politician was born in Queens, New York City. At age 13 he attended NY Military Academy. He worked summers in the construction industry and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics.
Who is: "President Donald Trump"
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