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100

What form do you need to complete in order to get Financial Aid?

FAFSA

100

How do you know what is the deadline to apply to a college?

You look on the college’s website!

100

Which North Carolina HBCU is known for its strong emphasis on producing graduates in STEM fields and hosts an annual homecoming event known as "GHOE" (Greatest Homecoming on Earth)?

North Carolina A&T State University

100

Name two types of college

2 year Community College 4 Year University

100

What are the colors for Winston Salem State University?

White, Red, Scarlet

200

What is a Pell grant? 

Financial awards that are given by the federal government to help students from low income backgrounds pay for college. 

200
What is a Letter of Recommendation?
Something your teacher/professional writes to tell the college about why they should accept you.
200

Founded in 1891, which HBCU in Salisbury, North Carolina, was originally known as the Zion Wesley Institute?

Livingstone College

200

Which is cheaper, Public or Private In-State or Out-of-State (Answer both!)

Public In-State

200

What are the colors for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Gold and Aggie Blue

300
What is work-study?
Work-study is when the state gives you a job at the college to help pay for college.
300

Name three things you need to send to colleges to apply

College Essay, GPA/Transcript, Resume, SAT/ACT scores, Letters of Recommendation, Application Fee

300

Located in Durham, North Carolina, which HBCU was originally established as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race in 1910?

North Carolina Central University 

300

Name the types of degrees.

Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate 

300

This NBA legend and six-time NBA champion attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before starting his professional basketball career. Who is he?

Michael Jordan

400

Name three types of Financial Aid

Scholarships, Work Study, Grants,

400

What office on campus should you call if are having problems with your application process? 

Office of Admissions

400

Which North Carolina HBCU is home to the Rams, whose athletic teams compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)?

Winston-Salem State University 

400

What are the benefits of going to a Community college?

Saves money, you can transfer to a 4 year university, local convenience, open admissions policies, support services, vocational training programs 

400

This actress graduated from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She is most known for her red table talks, entanglements, and her mutually successful husband who is a Bad Boy. 

Jada Pinkett Smith

500
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500

Double Jeopardy Name the college admissions types. 

Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Regular Decisions, Deferred Admission

500

What HBCU in North Carolina had a “Pirate” mascot then switched to a “Viking” mascot?

Elizabeth City State University

500

Name six colleges in North Carolina that are PUBLIC Universities and receives public funding. 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill)

North Carolina State University (NC State)

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC Greensboro)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte)

East Carolina University (ECU)

Appalachian State University


500

This influential author and poet, known for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," taught at Wake Forest University. Who is she?

Maya Angelou