What form do students need to fill out to be eligible for State and Federal Aid?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
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TRUE or FALSE? You have to live on campus your freshman year of college.
FALSE. Not all schools have campus housing, and if they do, not all schools require freshmen to live there. However, living on campus helps you to connect with other students and programs.
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According to a recent study, college graduates can earn up to __________ more per year than people with only a high school diploma. (A) $10,000 (B) $20,000 (C) $30,000
(B) $20,000
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Which of the following may a person bring into the ACT test?
(A) Highlighter (B) Food (C) Approved Calculator (D) Dictionary
(C) Approved Calculator
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What is the average student-to-faculty ratio in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system? (A) 25 to 1 or Lower; (B) 25 to 1 or Higher; (C) 30 to 1 or Higher
(A) 25 to 1 or Lower
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What is State and Federal "Work Study"?
Work Study is student employment arranged by colleges as part of their Financial Aid Packet. It is typically 10-15 hours a week, pays minimum wage and is often on campus but does not have to be.
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TRUE or FALSE? All post-secondary schools require all incoming students to take either the SAT or ACT.
FALSE. Many 2-year schools and schools offering other types of technical programs do NOT require students to take college entrance exams. Therefore, check with your high school counselor for more details.
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While in college, for every hour you are in class, how many hours should you study outside of the class?
You should study 2-3 hours outside of class for each of your classes.
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How many required sub-tests are part of the ACT?
FOUR - English (75 questions) - Math (60 questions) - Reading (40 questions) - Science Reasoning (40 questions)
TRUE or FALSE? Plumbing, politics, and business careers all require a good understanding of math.
TRUE. All of these careers require a strong math background. Plumbers use geometry and calculus to figure water volume flowing through pipes. Politicians use statistics to determine where the public stands on issues. Business owners use accounting to create budgets.
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Approximately, how many colleges are in Minnesota?
About 200
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Which ACT sub test takes the longest?
Math - 60 questions in 60 minutes
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What is Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)?
PSEO allows you to take classes at a college for FREE and gives you high school AND college credit for the course.
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TRUE or FALSE? How much your family is expected to pay toward the price of college ( the EFC - Expected Family Contribution) stays the same no matter what college you attend.
TRUE. Your EFC for the year stays the same no matter what college you attend.
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TRUE or FALSE? You must declare a Major by the time you start your Freshman year in college.
FALSE. You can always change your mind. The average college student changes his or her mind at least twice while in college.
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What is the approximate number of undergraduates at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, campus?
Approximately 30,000. However, including graduate programs, etc, the total enrollment at the U of M, Twin Cities, is about 50,000.
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Which sub test of the ACT is optional?
Writing - The writing test is a 30-minute test and does NOT affect your total score. Before taking the test, make sure it is required by a school to which you've applied.
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What is it called when you attend a participating college in another state for the same or similar price as residents of that state?
RECIPROCITY - Minnesota has reciprocity with North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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Will your Financial Aid Award Letter be the same from every college to which you apply?
NO. Your Financial Aid Award Letter will be different from each college that you apply and are accepted to. Your Award Letter is calculated using your EFC plus the cost of attending that specific college.
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TRUE or FALSE? The number of men enrolled in higher education exceeds the number of women enrolled.
FALSE. The number of women seeking higher education has exceeded the number of men since 1979.