Why College?
Degrees
Colleges in Nebraska
Cost of going to College
Ways to Pay for College
100
Two reasons why going to college pays off.
What is greater wealth, more security, better health, closer family, and stronger community.
100
We are the Wildcats and home of the national champion women's rugby team.
What is Wayne State College?
100
We are the wildcats and home of the national champion rugby team.
What is Wayne State College
100
Amount of money colleges charge fro services like computer labs, fitness centers and career services.
What are fees?
100
Money you borrow
What is a student loan?
200
List three options that can help you achieve your goals after high school.
What is college/university, community college, trade school, military, apprenticeship (on the job training), military
200
Private Career Schools and Community Colleges award these for completing a program of study generally less than 1 1/2 years.
What is a diplomas or certificates?
200
State College Located in western Nebraska
What is Chadron State College?
200
Colleges require you to purchase these or rent them for most classes.
What are books?
200
Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of a skills you have athletically or academically.
What is a scholarship?
300
Reasons for taking tough classes in high school (two reasons)
What is qualifying for scholarship, qualify for college admissions, getting higher scores on college entrance exams, earn college credit, be prepared for college courses.
300
Complete a four year program at a college or university
What is bachelor's degree?
300
Community College located in Columbus, Hastings, and Grand Island.
What is Central Community College?
300
Cost of living on campus and eating in the college cafeteria
What is room and board?
300
Money awarded to students who show financial needs... these do not have to paid back.
What is a grant?
400
4 years of English, 4 years of math, 3 years of social studies, 3 years of science, 2 years of a foreign language, and must score a 20 or higher on the ACT or be ranked in top half of your class
What is the requirements for admissions for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln
400
A two year program offered after a person has completed their bachelor's degree.
What is a Master's Degree?
400
School Colors of and mascot of NECC
What is Black and Red, and the Hawks?
400
Amount of money a college charges for the courses you take.
What is tuition?
400
Money you earn from a job at the college to help pay for expenses.
What is work-study
500
The average grade for all your courses in high school or college
What is Grade Point Average
500
"0" degrees Celsius or "32" degrees Farenheit
What is freezing point?
500
Football teams nickname in the early 1900's was the Bugeaters.
What is the University of Nebraska Football Team?
500
Application need to be filled out to receive college loans, or pell grant.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)