Scholarships
Free money that does not have to be paid back
What are scholarships and grants?
College or university location, class size, campus facilities, campus life, athletics, curriculum, job placement rates, graduation rate, cost
What are things to consider when choosing an institution of higher education?
The form you need to fill out every year to reapply for college financial aid from the federal government
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)?
Latin for “let the buyer beware” (bonus: is it still the law?)
What is caveat emptor? (bonus: no)
Helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding high school seniors from historically underserved communities (It opened March 17, 2025, and will close April 25)
What is the Sallie Mae Fund Bridging the Dream Scholarship program for high school seniors?
The total amount for one year of higher education
What is annual cost of attendance or the net price?
Money to pay for higher education that does NOT have to be paid back
What are grants and scholarships?
Does the law today allow advertisements to be false? (Answer direct question, not in Jeopardy form)
No, federal and state law require advertisers to be truthful and nondeceptive
Scholarship resource that provides immediate access to active scholarships
What is Scholly® Scholarships by SallieSM
An event where visitors are allowed access to a campus to learn more about it
What is a college/university Open House or Prospective Student Day? What is a campus tour?
Published cost of attendance minus financial aid
What is net cost or the actual out-of-pocket cost to attend school annually?
What must advertisers do when they make claims about their products? For example, claiming their products support a healthy immune system? (Answer direct question, not in Jeopardy form)
They must substantiate any claims they make
Academic achievement, talent or skill, ethnicity, community involvement, sport, school activities, etc.
What are some reasons scholarships are awarded?
High school counselor, teachers, college and university admissions officers, mentors, Sallie Mae
Who can help you plan and prepare for higher education?
FAFSA® Application can be submitted starting on this date
What is October 1 each year?
Name three things social media influencers must do when they make an ad online (bonus: name all five).
1. Must be clear the post is an ad
2. Ads must be truthful
3. Ads must be non-misleading
4. Ads must be substantiated
5. Ads must include any required disclosures, which must be clear and conspicuous
$1.7 million
What is the annual dollar amount of private scholarships available to pay for college?
An opportunity for the admissions office to get to know you. Also an opportunity for you to ask questions 1:1 of college/university staff.
What is an admissions interview, campus visit, or college fair?
Money that is used to pay for education that needs to be paid back
What is a loan or student loan?