Financial Aid $$$
What application do you fill out to get money from the government for college?
The FAFSA
Identify two documents/pieces of information you might need for a college application?
HS transcript, dual enrollment information, AP scores, volunteer hours, personal essay/statement, letter of recommendation, ACT/SAT scores, contact information, general field of study, etc.
True or false: college is the only option available after high school
False
While college is an excellent option, you can also pursue employment, travel, enlistment, or another type of education--choose what is right for you!
What is the acronym for a number that indicates how high you scored in your courses on average (hint: it uses a 1.0 to 4.0 scale)?
GPA (Grade Point Average)
What is the topic you study for your degree called?
Major
What do we call money for college that you HAVE to pay back?
Loans
What website can you use to apply to over 1,000 member colleges and universities in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, Japan, and many European countries with one application?
Common App
If I wanted to become a mechanic, welder, cosmetologist, electrician, etc., where might I go to get my training?
A trade or technical school
50 point bonus: Name a trade/technical school
What type of class lets you earn college credit while you're in high school?
Dual Enrollment
Which type of degree (hint: it typically takes 4 years to complete) is most often earned at a University?
Bachelor's Degree
What do we call money for college from organizations you DON'T have to pay back?
Grants
True or false: I always need to pay for college applications
False
Many colleges offer fee waivers for their applications--they may be automatically applied or you may have to ask the college directly
Which type of degree (hint: it typically takes 2 years to complete) is most often earned at a community college?
Associate's Degree
True or false: Once you graduate from Corona, you will receive your GED.
False
Generally, graduation from a Tempe Union High School means you receive your high school diploma
If you want to study a sub-topic in college, what is that called?
Minor
What is the most significant grant you can get from the FAFSA?
A Pell Grant
What kind of college application is binding (if you get in, you must attend that school)?
Early Decision (ED)
If you are joining the workforce, you will need this kind of document that highlights your contact information/personal details, education, work and volunteer history, and relevant skills?
Resume
If you are a resident and/or high school student in the same state you plan to go to college in, you would likely be considered an...
In-State Student
What is the name for all the expenses associated with going to college (hint: includes total estimated expenses for one year including tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses)?
Cost of Attendance (COA)
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What kind of college application is not binding (you can change your mind until May 1)?
Early Action
What kind of position allows a student or trainee to work for an organization, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or meet school requirements?
Internship
Identify three course requirements for admission to a public university in Arizona (ASU, NAU or U of A).
True or false: Once you pick a major, minor, or field of study, you cannot change it.
False (in most cases)
Unless a scholarship or other admission decision is reliant on your chosen major, you can change what you study while in college. In fact, nearly a third of college students change their major at least once!
Source: US Dept. of Education