Key Terms
College
ACT
Filing Taxes
Income
100

A short-term work experience, often for students or recent graduates

Internship 

100

This type of financial aid does not have to be repaid

Scholarship 

100

The maximum composite score that can be earned on the ACT

36

100

Form used by employees to report their income and taxes withheld to the IRS

W-2 Form

100

The amount of money you ear before taxes and deductions are taken out 

Gross income

200

Quantifies the profitability of an investment, helping investors and businesses assess the value of their investments

Rate of Investment

200

This federal form is required to apply for financial aid

FAFSA

200

This skill is needed in all sections and often timed under pressure

Time Management 

200

Form used by self-employed individuals to report income earned and any deductions

1099 Form

200

The amount of money you take home after taxes and deductions have been taken out

Net income

300

A summary of qualifications, education, and work experience

Resume

300

This is the degree that most students earn after 4 years of college

Bachelors Degree

300

This is a type of personalized plan you might create based on your weakest subject

Study plan

300

Form filled out by employees to indicate their tax withholding preferences to their employer

W-4 Form

300
Type of income paid regularly for work performance, typically weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly

Salary