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Financial Aid
100
What is the best website to find scholarships?
100
What is the maximum possible score you can get on the SAT?
2400 Points
100
What requirements must you fullfill before being eligible to apply to college?
A-G Requirements
100
Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for financial aid at a particular university?
No. You can apply for financial aid any time after January 1
200
Which website should you visit to get more information about the SAT?
200
What is the highest possible score you can get on the ACT?
36 Points
200
What is the major difference between the UC application and Cal State Application?
UC requires essays, Cal State do not
200
Do I have to reapply for financial aid every year?
Yes. Most financial aid offices require that you apply for financial aid every year.
300
What website do you visit to apply to Cal State Schools?
300
How many UC campuses exist
10
300
What two standardized tests are accepted by all colleges?
SAT and ACT
300
How do I apply for a Pell Grant and other types of need-based aid?
Submit a FAFSA.
400
What website provides free online practice tests for ACT and SAT?
400
What is the maximum number of fee waivers you can you for the Cal State Application?
4
400
True or False. If your college offers credit for AP courses, a score of 5 is golden, a 4 will work equally well and a 3 is considered borderline.You do not have to take an AP course to take the exam. If you feel confident enough with the subject matter, you can sit for the test.
True
400
If I take a leave of absence, do I have to start repaying my loans?
Not immediately. The subsidized Stafford loan has a grace period of 6 months and the Perkins loan a grace period of 9 months before the student must begin repaying the loan
500
What is the name of the application that is accepted at over 500 universities and colleges in over 47 states?
The Common Application
500
How long is the SAT test?
3 hours, 45 minutes
500
Two students apply for federal student aid–a mediocre student and a high–achieving student. Which applicant will receive a higher award? A.) The mediocre student B.) The high-achieving student C.) The student who applied first D.) The better-looking student E.) Cannot determine from the information given
E
500
Where can I get a copy of the FAFSA? A.) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. B.) your guidance counselor C.)financial aid office at a local college D.) public library E.) 1-800-4-FED-AID F.) All of the above
F