Paying for college
College Readiness
Career Readiness
Money Management
Other in-class skills
100
The difference between grants and loans

You do NOT have to pay back grants. You do have to pay back loans.

100

Term used to describe students whose parents did not attend or graduate college

What is a first-generation college student?

100

A document that lists your education and experience

What is a resume?

100

A way to electronically deposit funds into a bank account

What is Direct Deposit?

100

True or False: You can use family members as references?

False: You cannot use family members as references because it is a conflict of interest. However, you can use teachers, peers, and former employers


200

Need-based financial aid program that allows you to work part-time to help pay for college


What is the Federal Work Study Program?

200

All colleges/universities require this to get admitted

High school diploma/G.E.D.

200

How early should you show up for a job interview?

At least 15 minutes early

200

Money that is owed or due

What is debt?

200

What are some of the first things you should do when meeting an employer for an interview?

Introduce yourself and shake their hand 
300

Two types of financial aid that you do not need to pay back

What are scholarships and grants?

300

Number that represents the grade point average 

What is GPA?

300

What is a 30-second introduction that can help you network and make connections with people in different career fields

What is an elevator speech 

300

A plan you create to tracks your income and expenses

What is a budget?

300

A type of on-the-job training that allows an interested employee to follow and closely observe another employee performing the role

Job Shadowing

400

FAFSA stands for...

Free Application for Student Aid

400

To be a full time college student, you must be enrolled in how many credit hours?

12

400

Something you should not ask the interviewer right away

How much do I get paid?

400

A "grade" you receive to determine how good you are at paying back money (Usually associated with a credit card)

What is a credit score?

400

What does SMART stand for in regard to Goal Making

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound

500

What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?

Direct Subsidized Loans: You won't be charged interest while you're enrolled in school or during your six-month grace period. Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Interest starts accumulating from the date of your first loan disbursement (when you receive the funds from your school).

500

Consequence for falling below a 2.0 GPA

What is academic probation?

500

Document that you submit WITH your resume that serves as an introduction 

What is a cover letter?

500

The pay you receive before any taxes are taken out of your paycheck

What is Gross Pay?

500

What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills?

Hard skills are job-related competencies and abilities that are necessary to complete work, while soft skills are personal qualities and traits that impact how you work. Hard skills are often applicable to a certain career; soft skills are transferable to any type of job.

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