Financial Literacy Terms
What is it called when someone tracks their income and expenses
Budgeting
Campus based housing is called (room)
a dorm
Students must maintain this GPA
2.5
Airhead
an insulting term implying someone is silly or not very intelligent
Fly
describes someone or something stylish, attractive, or cool
What is the numerical representation of a person’s creditworthiness called?
Credit Score
Students who qualify for this funding through the FAFSA can apply for part-time, campus-based jobs that pay hourly wages. What is this called?
Work Study
If Scotland County Schools (Scotland High School) is canceled on the day of a scheduled event, Upward Bound events will
be canceled as well
Tubular
Awesome!
Chillax
A combination of "chill" and "relax," meaning to calm down and take it easy
What makes a debit card different from a credit card?
A debit card withdraws money directly from your bank account.
When students knowingly or unknowingly use another person’s work without providing proper credit or attribution, an act that can get you expelled from college. What is this called?
Plagiarism
The educators available on Tuesdays during weekly academic enrichment to assist students who require extra help in their academic subjects. What are they called?
Tutors
Bag your face
means, “Whatever!” or “Shut up!” or implying someone is unattractive and should cover their face
What's the 411?
a way of asking for the latest news
A retirement savings plan sponsored by by an employer is called a...
401(k)
a type of financial aid offered by universities, foundations, professional associations, and employers awarded according to a specific set of criteria that does not need to be paid back
Scholarships (the answer Grants will also be accepted)
Participants must have completed the initial 60-day Probationary Period of the program, attend Saturday Sessions and Weekly Academic Sessions/Tutoring, as well as be in good academic standing, adhere to the attendance and disciplinary policies in order to qualify for...
Stipends
Gag me with a spoon
used to show that you are disgusted by something you have seen or heard
Mondo
something huge or extreme
What does APR stand for?
Annual Percentage Rate
At the start of each semester, professors hand out a document for each class that provides an overview of required readings, assignments, tests, and other necessary information. What is that document called?
a Syllabus
To mentor participants’ successful entrance into post-secondary education. This college preparatory program assists students in the development of academic skills and achievement, as well as provides guidance, support, and direction for success beyond high school. This is Upward Bound's...
Mission/Purpose/Goal
Psych
to let someone know that you had just tricked them by making them believe something that wasn't true
Home Skillet
Best friend