FAFSA
After High School
Financial Aid
College fun facts
Vocabulary
100

When did the FAFSA open? (Month, day & year)

October 1st 2022

100
Definition of: Post-Secondary Pathway

Way to continue your education or training after high school

100

What are the 2 types of Financial Aid?

FAFSA (loans & grants

Scholarships (free money)

100

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

100

What is the name of your bedroom in college?

Dorm room

200

Which FAFSA should you complete to attend college next fall?

2023-2024

200

Name ONE of the in state universities in Arizona?

ASU, NAU or U of A

200

Name an example of a variable cost to attend College?

Acceptable answers:

Room & Board, supplies, personal expenses, Food (meal plans), transportation

200

What are scholarships based on academic performance called?

Merit Scholarships

200

What is your teacher called in college?

Professor

300

Which year taxes do you need to complete this years FAFSA?

2021

300

Name ONE branch of the military you can join after high school?

Air Force, Army, NG Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard


300

What type of financial aid must be repaid with interest?

Loans (student and parent loans)

300

What is Scottsdale Community College mascot?

Artie the Artichoke

300

What does SAR stand for? (related to FAFSA)

Student Aid Report

400

When is the deadline to submit your FAFSA to be eligible to receive the ASU "Obama Scholarship"?

January 15th, 2023

400

How many years of college do you need to earn a Bachelor's degree?

4 years (sometimes longer)

400

What is the federal program providing college students with part-time jobs during the school year.

Workstudy

400

Name two college entrance exams?

ACT & SAT

400

What is COA?

Cost of Attendance

-tuition, room and board, books, transportation and personal expenses

500

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

500

Name the Three Post-Secondary Pathways?

College (any kind)

Military

Working

500

What will a college/university send you to show your cost of attendance and financial aid options?

Financial Aid award letter / student aid package / school offer 

(some colleges/universities use different names)

500

What does 1st generation college student mean?

Your parent(s) did NOT complete a 4-year university/college degree

500

What is an EFC? (related to FAFSA)

Expected Family Contribution