Financial Aid
What are scholarships?
Money awarded to you for college/trade school that you do not have to pay back.
Name 3 universities in the Pittsburgh area
University of Pittsburgh, Point Park, Duquesne, Carlow, Chatham, Robert Morris, La Roche. Carnegie Mellon
Name 3 school supplies you will need for your first day of class at college or trade school
Laptop, pens, notebook, folder, backpack, etc.
What year did Propel Schools open?
2003
Name one trade school in the Pittsburgh area
Rosedale Tech, Triangle Tech, CCAC, PTC
Which of the following will need to be paid back? Grants, Loans, or Scholarships
Loans
What is tuition?
The cost of college attendance
Bedding, clothes, TV, personal care items, storage, cleaning supplies, etc.
What year did Propel Montour High School open?
2017
What is the name of the document that highlights your skills and experience?
Resume
Who needs to complete the FAFSA?
Student & Parent
How long, on average, does it take to complete a bachelor's degree?
4 years
What is one way to obtain health insurance if you are no longer on your parent/guardian's insurance?
Through your college or through work
Where did Mr. Evans obtain his bachelor's degree?
Westchester
What is one trade union in the Pittsburgh area?
Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Carpenters, Electricians, Ironworkers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, Steamfitters
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is a prerequisite?
A course you need to complete in order to take another course or apply to certain majors.
When you make a plan for how you will spend your money, you are creating a __________
Where did Miss. Wefing obtain her bachelor's degree?
Clarion University (now PennWest Clarion)
What is a paid apprentice?
Apprentices are paid employees who produce high-quality work while they learn skills that enhance their employers' needs.
What is the difference between a federal student loan and a private student loan?
Federal loans are administered by the government, private loans are administered by a lender such as a bank or credit union.
What is the name of the website where you can apply for several colleges at once?
Common App
What month do taxes need to be filed by each year?
April
How many Propel schools are there in total?
13
What is the name of the office at each job that handles hiring, benefits, etc.?
Human Resources