High School
Paying for College
Vocabulary
Sports
Cal States and UCs
100

What test do you need to take before applying to college?

The SAT or ACT?

100

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

100

What is tuition?

The cost of taking classes at a school.

100

What is a mascot?

A person, animal, or object that represents a group.

100

Which state has Cal State universities and UCs?

California.

200

How many years do you need to take math in high school?

3 years.

200

What are 3 ways you can pay for college?

Scholarships, Grants, Loans

200

What is a major?

The specific subject that a college student studies while in college.

200

What is the NCAA?

National College Athletic Association.

200

What does UC Stand for?

University of California.

300

How many years do you need to take English in high school?

4 years.

300

What is it called when a student is given money for college, based on good grades or other criteria?

Scholarship.

300

What is GPA?

Grade point average

300

How many college athletes go pro?

1 in 25 (4%)

300

How many UCs are there in California?

Ten.

400

What are A-G classes?

Classes that you need to take in high school to be prepared to go to college.

400

What is a grant?

Money for college that you don’t have to pay back.

400

What do you earn when you graduate from college?

A Bachelor's Degree.

400

What is the GPA requirement to play sports in college?

3.2 GPA

400

How many Cal State Universities are in California?

23.