Financial Aid
Preparing for College
College Vs. Highschool
Final Countdown
If only money grew on trees
100
What is a grant?
"A grant is free money that doesnt not have to be paid back."
100
What are the two test scores college applications ask for?
SAT and ACT
100
What is important to show profesors?
Reading, Writing and speaking skills, so they will confirm your knowledge when grading.
100
What is supplied in the dorm rooms?
Furniture
100
What is a loan?
A temporary sum of money that is lent to somone.
200
What is F.A.F.S.A?
Federal Application for Federal Student Aid
200
How many college visits are giving to you during your senior year to take during the school week?
You are given two excused college visits.
200
What is the preference of college professor when grading? (They don't want feedback and information memorized)
comprehension of curriculum through technical writing and oral presentation.
200
What method of transportation do students use to get around campus?
campus bus,bicycles, walking
200
What is the best time to apply for FASA?
January 1st
300
What is the National Merit Scholarship?
A National Merit Scholarship is money granted to you by the University based on your G.P.A. and Sat/Act.
300
Why should you have a resume?
Colleges are looking for a well-balanced, total package kids. Its not all about your grades. A resume will show everything your involved in.
300
What is different about homework?
In high school information is drawn from specific resources and notes given from teachers. In college it becomes a search for new knowledge outside of class.
300
what should you do before you move in to your dorm?
Allow time to clean up before unpacking
300
Is room and borad the most expensive thing for college?
NO: Tuitions and fees pay are the most expensive
400
How do you find out if your state offers a loan program?
You will need to check with your state's Department of Higher Education to see if your state offers a loan program and for the details to apply.
400
What is a C.L.E.P.?
College Level Examination Program (CLEP). It allows students to gain college credit though knowledge gained outside of the classroom.
400
What is High School?
It is the begining to your education. here you will make choices on how you will challenge yourself by taking rigorous courses that may not be of interest to you.
400
What meal plan is recommended for college?
The unlimited meal plan.
400
What are student loans and how are they used?
Documents designed to help students pay for going to school.
500
Why should you not use money orders to pay student loans?
The bank will not have permanet record of your payment. Therefore, they might not know if you payed or not. You should always use check or bank cashier's check.
500
What are the two most common reason kids drop out of college?
They get homesick or they are failing.
500
What is different about college?
You choose your classes and since your paying for your own tuition, teachers expect you to persevere with your work without their help. perents will not have access to your course criteria nor grades.
500
what is the best way for your parents to give you money?
your parents should send you money monthly instead of once or twice a semester
500
What does the average student graduate have in student loans as an average?
$13,500