Financial Aid
The form you need to fill out to apply for college financial aid
What is the FAFSA
A record of how a consumer pays for credit obligations in the past
What is credit history
Money to pay for school that does not have to be repaid
What are scholarships (and grants)
Convenient tool to spend money in your bank account
What is a debit card
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The FAFSA can be submitted starting on this date
What is October 1
Many lenders utilize this number to make credit decisions about consumer
What is a credit score
Academic achievement, financial need, talent and skill, and personal interests
What are a few reasons you might qualify for a scholarship
If I make $10 an hour and work 10 hours per week, this is why my paycheck isn't $100
What are taxes
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The people who can help you with questions about how to pay for college
Who are high school counselors, teachers, and college admissions counselors
Equifax, TransUnion and Experian
Who are the three credit reporting agencies
I didn't think I would win
What is the number one reason students provide when asked why they didn't apply for scholarships
This financial tool helps me track how I spend and save my money
What is a budget
The most popular streaming service in the United States
What is Netflix
Money borrowed to pay for school that must be repaid
What are student loans
What is the largest factor contributing to your credit score
What is payment history (making payments on time)
$100 million
What is the amount of scholarship funds that go unawarded each year
What happens if I spend more money than I have in my bank account
What is overdraft
The most popular soft drink of 2024
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The cost of borrowing money, such as student loans
What is interest
The average amount students borrow to pay for a 4-year degree is
What is $31,000
$1.7 Million
What is the amount of scholarships available to students each year
This is the highest FICO credit score a consumer can acheive
What is 850
Higher earnings, increased job opportunities, pursue a passion, and experience personal growth
What are reasons to go to college