Money Matters
Money that helps you pay for school after high school.
What is FINANCIAL AID?
The average of your grades in high school?
What is a GPA?
True or False- You need to have at least a B average in high school to get into college.
False! While some colleges do look for higher GPAs, there are many colleges, community colleges, and trade/technical schools that accept lower GPAs.
A hair stylist, engineer, nurse, and doctor will all need this after high school.
What is...
-training
-certifications or...
-college
An organization that is dedicated to helping students with academic, financial, and personal support throughout their educational journeys.
What is ACCESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
The money that you BORROW to pay for school but must pay back.
What is a STUDENT LOAN?
These people make great references for your scholarship applications.
Who are teachers and coaches?
This type of college offers 2-year degrees (Associate Degree) and also provides career training programs like nursing, welding, IT or law enforcement.
What is a COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
A type of school you go to after high school that teaches you the skills for a specific career.
What is trade school? (also known as technical or vocational school)
Trade School Careers- Electrician, welder, cosmetologist, mechanic, and many more!)
The name of the ACCESS advisor at my middle school.
What is ________________________?
Money you earn for college (this is usually from good grades, talents or community service) that you DO NOT have to pay back.
What is a SCHOLARSHIP?
Band, sports, student council, clubs are all examples of _____________________.
What is EXTRACURICULARS?
*These are a great way to get the most out of your high school experience!
True or False- You need to know what your major (area of study) is BEFORE entering college.
FALSE!- In fact, many students change their major once or even several times once starting college.
This can be a great way to learn about a certain career and see what the job is really like as a middle/high school student.
What is Volunteering?
Get first hand experience on the job to see if it is a good fit for you!
The year where everything starts to "count". These grades will be included in your GPA!
What is your FRESHMEN year.
This is free money that is given based on need.
What are GRANTS?
(examples- Federal Pell Grants, TEACH Grants, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.)
True or False- Colleges only look at your grades when going through their selection process.
False- Colleges also consider a student's activities, awards, talents, and personal qualities!
The type of degree earned when you graduate from a 4 year college.
What is a Bachelor's Degree.
Many employers look for strong skills in this which involves clear and thoughtful speaking and listening.
What is communication?
*Helpful hint- Debate teams, public speaking classes, drama and theater are all great classes to take in high school to help improve your communication skills!
These are the adults at your school that you can talk to about your academic goals in middle school, high school and beyond.
What are teachers, guidance counselors, and your ACCESS advisor!
An online form that students fill out in high school to find out what kinds of money they can get to help pay for college or trade school.
What is the FAFSA?
This is copy of a student's high school academic record. It will also include any high school level classes a student took in middle school.
What is a transcrpt?
True or False- You can save money by starting at a community college then transferring to a 4 year college.
True!- Tuition is much cheaper at a community college than at a 4 year university.
True or False- You will learn about ALL the jobs available in the workforce while you are in high school.
False- You will learn about a lot of career options in high school, but there are new ones created all the time!
**helpful hint- Research careers that interest you frequently, connect with mentors in that field!
Don't be afraid to ______ __________ when you are unsure of something. This habit PAYS OFF in high school!
ASK QUESTIONS!!!