CSU
What does CSU stand for?
California State University
What does UC stand for?
University of California
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What does GEAR UP help students prepare for?
College and career preparation/readiness
What is 25% of 200?
50
How many CSU campuses are there?
22 universities (as of the 2026–27 academic year)
Which UC campus has Peter the Anteater as its mascot?
UC Irvine
What are two types of financial aid that do NOT have to be paid back?
Grants and scholarships
Name 2 ways GEAR UP can support you during senior year.
College applications, FAFSA/CADAA, scholarships, college research, career exploration, etc.
What singer released the albums SOUR and GUTS?
Olivia Rodrigo
What website do you use to apply to CSU campuses?
Cal State Apply OR California Colleges
What application section requires students to respond to 4 out of 8 questions?
Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
Grants generally don't need to be repaid; loans are borrowed money that generally must be repaid with interest
True or False: GEAR UP support ends immediately after you graduate from high school.
False! We follow you through your first year after graduation.
In Inside Out, what are the names of the five original emotions?
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust
Name a difference in GRADUATION requirements and A-G requirements?
A-G doesn’t include PE. GPA required for graduation is a 2.0, but for A-G it's 2.5. Math is only required for 3 years for graduation, but 4 is recommended for A-G. Science is only required for 2 years for graduation, but 3 is recommended for A-G.
Which UC campus is the newest in the University of California system?
UC Merced. It opened in 2005.
What does CADAA stand for, and who should complete it?
California Dream Act Application. It is for eligible undocumented students and other students who meet California's nonresident tuition exemption requirements and are not eligible to complete the FAFSA.
Name 3 things you should complete during senior year to prepare for college or your career after graduation.
Submit applications, complete FAFSA/CADAA, apply for scholarships, check email/college portals, research careers, compare financial aid offers, meet deadlines, etc.
What is the only continent located in all four hemispheres?
Africa
Name 5 CSU campuses without using CSU Monterey Bay.
Any five valid CSU universities besides CSUMB.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Name all 9 UC undergraduate campuses.
UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz.
What is Student Aid Index (SAI), and how is it used in financial aid?
The Student Aid Index is a number calculated from FAFSA information that schools use when determining a student's financial aid eligibility.
You're accepted to college, but your financial aid isn't enough to cover your costs. Name 3 steps/resources you could use before deciding you can't attend.
Contacting GEAR UP, reviewing the financial aid offer, contacting the college's financial aid office, applying for scholarships, asking about institutional aid, appealing financial aid when appropriate, considering work-study, and reviewing payment plans.
In the Shrek movies, what is the name of the kingdom where Princess Fiona’s parents live?
Far Far Away