Systems of Higher Education
True or False: Community College is the highest and most competitive system in higher education.
False
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
True or False: In order to be eligible for a CSU, you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
False
What is time management?
Ability to manage time effectively to increase productivity/performance for tasks/goals
Do scholarships typically have to be paid back?
No. They are gifts.
How many HBCU schools are there in California?
One
What does CADAA stand for?
California Dream Act Application
What are A-G Requirements?
A sequence of high school courses needed to be able to be minimally eligible for admission at a UC or CSU.
Name 2 ways to increase organizational skills
1. Use agenda
2. Use calendar
3. Use syllabus
4. Create a schedule/routine
5. Use alerts or reminders on phone
Do I have to be a high schooler to apply for a scholarship?
No! You can apply to a scholarship as a middle schooler, high schooler, and even as a current college student.
What system do schools such as Harvard and Stanford fall under?
Private/Independent
What is financial need?
How many years of a Language Other Than English (LOTE) does IYT and UC recommend?
3 Years
What is 1 way to create a productive study environment?
1. Use the library on campus
2. Avoid talking to others. Avoid distractions.
3. Put electronics away and do not use social media
4. Study at a desk/table. NOT in bed.
Why may a scholarship giver give the money directly to the school you are attending?
The scholarship giver wants to ensure that you are using the money to support and fund costs related to your education. If they pay the school directly, it will usually be because it is going towards your tuition.
Which system best prepares a student for graduate school and focuses more on research and academic publishing?
University of California (UC)
What are the 3 most important dates related for FAFSA and CADAA?
Application Opening - October 1, 2022
FAFSA Priority & Cal Grant Deadline - March 2, 2023
Application Closing (Fed. Aid) - June 30, 2023
How many total courses does the UC recommend to meet eligibility and what is the GPA requirement?
18 total courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA
How can the use of efficient time management be impacted by stress?
The more a student stresses, the less likely they are to perform well in school. If a student does not know how to cope with stress, they will not be able to manage their time well and that can have a negative effect in their life.
What is the difference between a merit-based scholarship and a financial need-based scholarship?
Merit-based is earned by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by scholarship giver. Financial Need-based is given if there is still a gap between amount able to contribute and total cost of attendance.
What are the 4 systems of Higher Education?
1. Community College (CC)
2. California State University (CSU)
3. University of California (UC)
4. Private/Independent
What are the major differences between grants, loans, and scholarships?
Grants - free money that does not have to be paid back
Loans - borrowed money that has to be paid back
Scholarships - gifts that don't need to be paid back and can at times be based on merit
What 2 subjects/category can a student potentially get credit for if they took the courses in 7th or 8th grade?
Math and Language
What is self-care and why is it important?
Self-care is the ability to cope with your daily stressors and/or things that make you feel down or like you are not yourself. Self-care is important because it can support your overall wellness by you being able to prioritize your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. WELLNESS...MATTERS!
List at least 3 sites or places where you can apply for scholarships.
1. Reaching out to your financial aid office
2. Fastweb
3. Cappex
4. Scholarships
5. Niche
6. College Board
7. Employer/Job