College
A post-secondary education option that prepares students with training for a specific career. Usually, 1-2 years and you earn a certificate.
What does FAFSA stand for
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This is the term for things people buy that they don’t really need but want to enjoy.
What is Wants
A plan for how you spend your money.
This is a 2-year education institution where you can receive a certificate or an associate's degree.
What is Community College
The largest expense that you will pay to go to college.
What is Tuition
Money that is borrowed and must be paid back
What is Loan
The costs or money spent on goods and services
What is Expenses
This is a educational institution where you can receive 2-year and 4-year degrees.
What is College/University
This is what determines how much money you get from FAFSA
What is Your Income
The money you earn or receive, usually from work
What is Income
What is the name of the cost of living on campus and your meal plan.
This is the cost of college, AFTER your financial aid has been applied.
What is Actual Cost
A type of bank account, where you can put money and earn interest on it.
The expenses that you must pay each month and typically stay the same amount.
What is Fixed Expenses
What are the 3 costs specific to attending college
What is tuition, room and board, and books and supplies
This is the advertised price of college, BEFORE financial aid.
What is Sticker Price
Free money from the government that does not need to be paid back. This money goes toward college.
What is Grants
The costs that can change from month to month, depending on how much you use or spend
Variable Expenses