Financial Aid
What are the different types of Financial Aid?
Grants, Scholarships, Loans
What are office hours?
Each professor has designated hours for a student to drop by with questions or to talk.
Name at least TWO different parts of an application in order for it to be completed.
Application, Letter of Recommendation, essays, transcript
Who can help you resolve roommate issues or if you get locked out?
Resident Assistan (RA)
How soon should you ask for help?
As soon as possible!
What are the costs included when going to college?
Tuition, Fees, Room & Board, Food
This skill is #1 most important when it comes to 1st gen student college success. It means you are able to ask for help.
Self Advocacy!
What is a personal statement?
An essay you write to show a college admissions committee who you are and why you deserve to be admitted to their school.
Name two organizations that you can participate in once you are on campus.
Greek Life, Intramural Sports, Drama/Theatre, Sports, affinity groups or clubs (Black Student Union)
What does HSI stand for?
Hispanic Serving Institution.
What is the difference between Merit Based vs Needs Based scholarships?
Merit is based on grades and need base is based on family income
What offices/resources are on campus that are important and you need to know about them to be successful? Name TWO.
Advising center, career center, office of disabilities, multicultural office, counseling center, tutoring/writing center, wellness center, diversity and inclusion.
Which application/program allows you to apply to more than one school at a time?
Common App
What should you do every summer?
Intern!
What colleges does Waukegan to College have a partnership with? Name one.
Hope College, Augustana, Butler University, Elmhurst, Eastern Illinois University
True or False: College costs stay the same each year.
True or False: the bookstore is the best place to buy textbooks.
False - there are cheaper alternatives such as renting or buying second hand (for the tech savvy, finding the PDF online)
What is early action vs early decision vs regular decision?
Early Action: applied early and accepted but not binding
Early Decision: applied early, accepted AND binding - must attend the college
Regular Decision: Receive acceptances later (in March) and have to declare by May 1st
False - you can request a change as soon as you need to after speaking with the RA.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is subsidized vs unsubsidized loans?
Subsidized Loans do not accrue interest while you are in school at least half-time or during deferment periods. Unsubsidized Loans are loans for both undergraduate and graduate students that are not based on financial need.
Typically, what office helps you find an internship?
Career Office
What is a fly-in program?
A program hosted by a college or university that allows prospective high school students to visit the campus. These programs are usually free and serve as a great opportunity for visiting students to learn more about the school's academic programs and experience campus life.
What is a predominantly white institution?
Predominantly white institution (PWI) is the term used to describe institutions of higher learning in which Whites account for 50% or greater of the student enrollment.
What application is open to undocumented students?
Undocumented students can apply for the Illinois MAP Grant (due to the Rise Act - allows eligible undocumented students to apply for all forms of state fin aid)