FASFA / Financial Aid
What does FASFA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Name one way you could explore a college and see if it would be a good fit for you?
Schoolinks, college visits, College Fair, College Rep visits, etc.
What are the three most important factors to consider when applying to a college
Is the school a good financial, academic and social fit
What is a Scholarship?
Money awarded to a student to help pay for education,
True or False: you only need to apply to FASFA once for the years you will be attending college
False
What is the name of the document that colleges look at to see your overall academic achievements
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Name one factor a student should consider if they are planning to move away for college?
Cost of transportation, is the location of the school a place you might enjoy (city, rural, climate), Demographics of area etc.
Name one way you could be eligible for a scholarship
Merit (GPA), cultural identity, Athletic ability etc.
True or False: There is an application fee to apply to FASFA
False
True or False: your ACT/ SAT test scores are the top factor most college admission counselors consider when making admission decisions.
False: Your GPA and class rigor is just as important and at times more important than test scores
a student who is interested in a school where sports and school spirit are a big part the the school's culture should probably look for schools that are what size?
Medium to Large
True or False: You need to pay back the money received from a grant
False
What is a Work Study
A work-study is a federal or school-funded program that provides part-time jobs for college students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for education expenses.
What are common early action application deadlines?
November 1st or November15th
Name 3 reasons someone might want consider attending a community college
low cost, close to home, career path interest does not require a bachelor's degree etc.
What is the major difference differences between a scholarship and a grant
Scholarships are usually based on Merit or specific criteria. Grants are based on financial need
Name the three types of financial aid you can receive through FAFSA.
Grants, Work Study, Loans
What is the name of the college application weekly resource/ support that I can sign up to have in my schedule as a Senior at Niles North
Senior Seminar!
Name 3 common college expenses that are outside of the tuition
Cost of Room & board, books, meals etc.
What Financial application usually determines the amount of grant money a student will receive?