Job Offer Math
A job that pays $15/hr and you work 40hrs/week
What is your weekly gross pay?
$600
This type of financial aid does need to be repaid with interest.
Student loan
This degree usually takes 2 years to complete
Associate degree
This document summarizes your skills, experience, and education.
Resume
What is the largest monthly expense for MOST adults?
Housing
A job pays $42,000/yr. Taxes take 20%
What is your annual take home pay?
$33,600
This type of financial aid does NOT need to be repaid.
Grant
This option provides hands-on, paid training in a skilled trade.
Apprenticeship
This is the best way to find a job - most jobs are found through it.
Networking
This term describes how far your money goes in a particular city.
Cost of Living
A job pays $3,200/month after taxes. Your expenses are:
Rent: $950
Food: $350
Transportation: $200
Phone: $80
How much money is left over?
$1,620
This is the form students must complete to qualify for federal financial aid.
FAFSA
This short-term program (weeks to months) leads to specific job skills.
Certificate program
What is one way to prepare for an interview?
Dress to impress,
Research the company,
Prepare follow up questions,
Find their mission statement
This is the highest recommended percentage of your income that should go toward housing
30%
Job A: $38,000 salary
Job B: $17/hr x 40 hrs/week
Which job pays more per year?
Job B ($35,360) is lower... Job A Pays More
This term describes the total cost of tuition, housing, books, and fees.
What is the cost of attendance?
This option includes serving in a branch of armed forces while receiving training, pay, and benefits.
Military
What is the definition for a "soft skill"
Non-technical, behavioral traits.
Ex: Communication, adaptability, emotional intelligence
This is money left over after paying all monthly expenses
Disposable Income
A job pays $19/hr. You work 37 hours/week. Taxes take 18%.
What is your weekly take‑home pay?
Gross: 19 × 37 = 703
Take‑home: 703 × 0.82 =
$576.46
This type of financial aid is awarded based on academic or personal achievements.
Scholarship
This degree has the highest probability of long term growth
Bachelor's Degree
What should you do following an interview
Send them a professional thank you email
What are the 4 highest expenses for the average adult on a monthly basis?
Housing
Transportation
Food
Insurance