4 Year Universities
Community College
Financial Aid
Degrees
100

What does CSU stand for?

California State Univeristy

100

True or False? Tuition at a Community College is the least expensive college to attend!

True

100

True or False? The FAFSA could give you free money to use for tuition, textbooks, everyday expenses, etc.

True!

100

True or False? Earning an AS degree is the same thing as earning a Certificate?

False, a certificate will get you the license you need to work (ex: barbershop or make-up studio), but a degree will allow you to earn more money and possibly move up into higher paying positions. 

200

True or False: CSU is cheaper than a UC?

True

200

A student needs this to enroll in a community college.

What is an official high school transcript

200

If I am in college for four years, how many times do I have to submit FAFSA???

4 times!

200

How long does it typically take to complete an Associates degree?

2 years of full time classes

300

Can I transfer from CSU to UC or another CSU?

Yes! 

- Some even offer first-year transfers if you do not like it or if you like a major somewhere else!

300

How long does it typically take to complete a certificate?

1 year or 1-2 semesters

300

What is the type of FAFSA money that you do not have to pay back?

Grants and scholarships

300

What is a major?

Field of study (nursing, criminal justice, marketing, business)

400

True or False? If I take 2 years of full time classes at CCSF I can transfer to a CSU/UC!

True, as long as you take take the correct classes.

400

True or False?? I can transfer to a 4 year university after 2 years of the correct classes at a community college

TRUE!!! (Note: You can transfer to a 4 year after 1 year if you do not have Ds on your High School transcript.)

400

What is the type of FAFSA money that has to be paid back?

Loans

400

What does BA and BS stand for?

Bachelors of Art, Bachelors of Science

500

What GPA is required for a CSU?

At least a 2.0

500

What is Free City?

Wherever city you live, that community college is free!

500

What does FAFSA stand for??

A. Federal Academic Support Form Application
B. Free Application for Federal Student Aid
C. Financial Award for Student Success Act

B!!! Free Application for Federal Student Aid

500

How many years does it typically take to earn a BA or BS

4-5 years of full time classes