FAFSA
VCAC Role
CTE Programs
College Advising 101
Event Planning
100

What is an EFC? 

What is Estimated Family Contribution?

100

The online platform that Advisers will use to input their student data

What is GRACE?
100

What does CTE stand for?

What is Career and Technology Education?

100

What does KPI stand for?

What are Key Performance Indicators? 

100

When should you start planning events? 

What is as soon as possible?

200

What day does the FAFSA and CSS profile open? 

What is October 1st?

200

What are some ways Advisers can get involved in the communities they're serving? 

What is: 

sponsoring clubs, coaching, attending school board meetings, going to sports games/theatre productions, etc

200

What kind of skills do CTE programs provide students? 

What is Hands-On skills?

200

What is an example of a promotion tool you can use to advertise events?

What is: 

flyer, CANVA, emails, announcements, newsletters, etc

200

Where can you find funding for your events? 

What is: 

your budget, Donors Choose, SCHEV stipend, local donors, school funds, grants, etc

300

What does FAFSA stand for? 

What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid? 

300

Finding the right school/opportunity for a student is called

What is Match and Fit? 

300

What are some examples of CTE programs?

What is: 

health science, business, sales, finance, manufacturing, STEM, information technology, construction, agriculture, etc. 

300

How many times can a student who receives a SAT fee waiver take the test for free? 

What is 2?

300

Who can you look to for support during your events? 

What is: 

your site supervisor, your Assistant Director, other advisers, local colleges/universities, other college access professionals 

400

What is the platform that students who are undocumented can use to apply for financial aid?

What is the VASA? 

400

When is Virginia College Application Week?

What is October 24-28?

400

Where would you encourage a student to enroll in CTE courses? 

What is their local community college? 

400

What is the name of the online platform that you will be using to submit your timesheets? 

OnCorps

400

What is an example of another event you can plan at your school this year? 

What is: 

essay writing, SAT/ACT prep, HBCU night, etc. (up to interpretation)

500

True or False: A parent plus loan becomes a student loan when the student graduates from college?

What is False? 

500

What is one KPI you will set a goal for? 

What is: 

1:1 meetings

1+ college application

3+ college applications

FAFSA Assistance

FAFSA submission 

500

Where can you find thorough information about CTE programs? 

What is The College Place?

500

How much is the pell grant worth this year? 

What is $6,895

500

What are the four mandatory events you will put on at school during your service year? 

What is: 

Super FAFSA Event

Virginia College Application Week

College Night for Juniors

Decision Day