Parking Permits
What is required for students and faculty to park on campus?
Parking permit
TRUE OR FALSE
Do free textbooks increase the cost for college students
False
What is a major problem with campus meal plans?
Too expensive/ not enough meals
Why does students choose to stay close to home?
Expensive housing
What are the three programs associated with FAFSA?
Loans, Grants, Work-study
For CSUMB, how much does a parking permit cost for an academic year?
$423
What is a benefit of free textbooks?
Lowering costs/ Making college affordable
How does food insecurity affect a student health?
Poor nutrition from unhealthy foods
Where is the problem of expensive housing rooted?
California Housing shortage
What are the 2 forms of financial aid that students do not pay back?
Work-study & Grants
What lot is available for student parking with a parking pass?
Lot 71 or 23
What does OER stand for?
Open Educational Resources
Why do students still go hungry with "unlimited" meal plans
limited meal hours/ anxiety/ schedules
What percent of students experience financial stress?
78%
What is the main reason both low & high income students do not apply for FAFSA?
Believe they are not eligible
What is the most common reason for a parking ticket on a campus?
Not having permit displayed or parking in wrong lot
How many companies profit from college students?
3
What happens to unused food on campus?
Wasted/ Thrown out
What is one possible solution for affordable housing?
more aid/ more housing options
How can a student help themselves each year when is comes to financial aid?
Reapplying for FAFSA
Instead of a fine what is an alternative(as given in slides)?
Community Service
What is the annual cost of college textbooks? (estimate)
$1,200 - $1,400
What is one solution to improve campus dining?
more affordable or flexible plans
What are the 2 foundations that offer assistance to students?
Dreamkeeper & Dream Award
How much has the budget increased for 2025
financial aid ?
625 million