College Info
What is a 2 year degree called?
Associate's Degree
What is the name of the government form that must be completed to be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships?
FAFSA
Military programs in high school are called:
JROTC (junior reserve officers' training corps)
Cosmetology, culinary arts, dental hygiene, electrician, medical assistant, plumbing, welding
What is the name of the process that allows students to apply and hear back early from colleges but does not require students to attend if they get accepted?
Early action
What is the name of the federal or state program that helps college students with financial need get part-time jobs to help pay for day-to-day expenses and tuition payments?
Work-study
What are the branches of the armed forces?
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
What is the name of the degree that is earned at a vocational/technical/or trade school?
Certificate
During the first two years of college, students usually take ___________ courses.
Prerequisite (or prereqs)
What is the type of financial aid that is given to students based on their academic and/or extracurricular achievements rather than their financial need?
Merit-based financial aid
The Selective Service System and federal law requires what U.S. population to register with them?
U.S. citizens and male immigrants, ages 18-25
CPS offers vocational school exposure through ___________ classes.
CTE (career and technical education)
Why does it cost more to go to an out-of-state college?
A person/family does not pay taxes in that state
If you were to apply to Northwestern University or University of Southern California, you would have to apply for aid using: ________ and _________.
FAFSA and the CSS Profile
Which one of these schools offer free tuition?
West Point, the Citadel, Norwich University, or the US Naval Academy
West Point & the US Naval Academy
Tuition is free...in exchange for 5 years of Active Duty service and 3 years of part-time service
1. Paid Job
2. Work-based learning
3. Classroom learning
4. Mentorship
5. Credentials
What is the oldest public university in the United States?
The University of Georgia (1785)
The maximum federal Pell Grant award is valued at:
$7,395
The U.S. Defense Department employees how many active duty people?
1.8 million
How many registered apprenticeship programs do Illinois have?
(Bonus points: how many registered apprentices in Illinois?)
432 registered apprenticeships
Bonus: 16,055 registered apprentices
(as of 2019)