Financial Aid
What form do you need to complete in order to get federal aid?
FAFSA
What is the name of the application used to apply to college/universities
The Common Application
Which HBCU has both a law school and a medical school?
Howard University
Name two types of college
2 year Community College 4 Year University
What is the mascot of Syracuse University?
An Orange!
What is a Pell grant?
A Federal Pell Grant is a type of financial aid that the federal government awards to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. The program is intended to help students from low-income households. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not need to be repaid, except in some circumstances.
Which Maryland HBCU is home to the Bulldogs, whose athletic teams compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)?
Bowie State University
Rank in order of affordability (high to low): Public In State, Private Out of State, Private In-State and Public Out-of-State
Private Out of State, Private In State/Public Out of State, Public In-State
What are the color/s of Hunter College?
Hunter Purple & Hunter Gold
What is work-study?
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for expenses related to their education.
Name three things you need to send to colleges to apply
College Essay, GPA/Transcript, Resume, SAT/ACT scores, Letters of Recommendation, Application Fee
What HBCU in Virginia had a “Pirate” mascot?
Hampton University
Name four types of degrees.
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
Bachelor/Masters of Arts
Bachelor/Masters of Science
MD, JD, PHD
Double points if you can tell us what PHD stands for!
Double Jeopardy: This famous weatherman and host of the Macy's Day Parade is a graduate of SUNY Oswego.
Al Roker
Name three types of Financial Aid
Scholarships, Work Study, Grants,
What office on campus should you call if are having problems with your application process?
Office of Admissions
Founded in 1887 in Florida, which HBCU's campus, is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)
Name 8 colleges in New York that are PUBLIC Universities/Colleges and receives public funding.
Any CUNY
Any SUNY
Kingsborough
BMCC
This actress graduated from Boston University and is known for her work in shows like Orange is the New Black
Uzo Aduba "Crazy Eyes"
Double Jeopardy: Name the college admissions types.
Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Regular Decisions, Deferred Admission
Which North Carolina HBCU is known for its strong emphasis on producing graduates in STEM fields and hosts an annual homecoming event known as "GHOE" (Greatest Homecoming on Earth)?
North Carolina A&T State University
What is the name of the school at NYU that allows you to create your own major?
Gallatin School of Individualized Study
This influential author and poet, known for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," taught at Wake Forest University. Who is she?
Maya Angelou