College Basics
What is the term for a 2-year college degree?
Associate degree
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This TV series follows the lives of characters in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, dealing with supernatural events.
Stranger Things
This song begins with the line: “You better watch out, you better not cry…
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
What is “general education” or “GE” requirement?
Courses that all students must take to complete a degree, regardless of major.
What is “free money” you do NOT have to pay back?
Grant or scholarship
This famous New York City location drops a sparkling ball every December 31st at midnight
This Puerto Rican artist is considered a pioneer of Latin trap and hits like Callaíta
Bad Bunny
What is a “GPA”?
Grade Point Average
What type of aid must you pay back with interest?
Loans
This social media platform introduced “Reels” to compete with TikTok’s short-form video content
She gained fame with drivers license and good 4 u
Olivia Rodrigo
What is a “syllabus”?
A document that explains the rules, assignments, and schedule for a class.
This number, calculated after you submit the FAFSA, estimates how much your family can contribute and helps colleges determine your need-based aid.
Student Aid Index (SAI)
In The Hunger Games, the main character is named what?
Katniss Everdeen
This Compton rapper released good kid, m.A.A.d city.
Kendrick Lamar
What does “credits” mean in college?
Units that represent the amount of work a class counts toward a degree.
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans?
Subsidized loans do not accrue interest while in school; unsubsidized loans do
This 1990 movie features Kevin McCallister, a boy left behind when his family goes on vacation
Home Alone
This popular holiday hit is sung by Mariah Carey and has become a modern Christmas classic
All I Want for Christmas Is You