College
T or F: It is free to apply for federal student aid
True.
T or F: States can change their minimum wage on their own, without the federal gov being involved
Yes. Each state has the ability to do this.
T or F: Chambersburg School District has scholarships you can apply for
True!
Appeals
What would your GPA be if you graduate with all A's?
4.0
This type of financial aid must be paid back, usually with interest.
Loans
Define GROSS pay and NET pay
Gross pay = before taxes
Net pay = "take home pay"
T or F: Scholarships have to be paid back.
FALSE. Only if you fail to meet the requirements!
“This product has been trusted by families for over 50 years.” Which persuasive appeal is used here?
Marketing is used for:
Selling items, convincing people to buy items.
Name two colleges or universities in the United States.
What is the current FEDERAL minimum wage?
$7.25
What are two employers that offer to pay tuition for their employees?
Options: Taco Bell, Chic Fil A, CASD, KFC, Chipotle, etc.
This appeal uses facts, numbers, or statistics to convince the audience.
This is: LOGOS
Workers Permit
These are the two main types of college degrees typically earned at a 2-year and a 4-year college.
Associate's (2) and Bachelor's (4)
If you work 10 hours a week at a minimum wage job that pays $7.25/hour, how much will you earn before taxes in 4 weeks?
$290
Choose one: A grant is usually given to a student based on: grades OR financial need
Financial need
Define all 3: Ethos, Logos and Pathos
Ethos: Appeal to TRUST
Logos: Appeal to LOGIC
Pathos: Appeal to EMOTION
You don’t need to pay these back—some are based on your grades, others on your financial situation.
Scholarships
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the current minimum wage in D.C?
$17.50
A student gets a full-ride scholarship for joining the football team at LSU. The student's GPA falls to 2.0, can they continue attending for free?
No, they must maintain a specific GPA.
An ad shows starving children to get people to donate. This is an example of this persuasive technique.
PATHOS. Getting you to feel
A commercial says, “Over 90% of our customers see results in just one week,” and features a smiling doctor holding the product. Identify two persuasive appeals being used.
Logos and Ethos