Admissions
GPA stands for Grade Point Average. True or False?
True
What are the types of financial aid?
Grants, loans, work study, scholarships
What is a HBCU?
What is a degree?
a qualification given to students after they finish school in higher education
You have to live in a dorm when you go to college. True or False
False
GPA needed for most colleges is ______
3.0
Financial aid that comes from the state and does not have to be repaid
What is a grant?
1. Pell Grant
2. TEACH Grant
3. FSEOG
School that teaches skills required to complete the tasks of a specific job
What is a vocational school?
What is a trade school?
A 2 year degree
Associate's degree
If you were born in Florida, you can only go to college in Florida. True or False
False!
You can go anywhere, but tuition will be higher.
What are the admission requirements for college? (Name 2)
1. transcript or GED
2. SAT or ACT scores
3. Letter of recommendation
4. essay
borrowed money for college that has to be repaid with interest
What is a loan?
1. direct subsidized loan
2. direct unsubsidized loan
3. direct PLUS loan
An associate's takes _____ years, a university takes _____ years, and a trade school takes ____ years
2, 4, 1
A 4 year degree
A bachelor's degree
Prospective students and their family members visit campus to learn about the college and see how the campus looks. This is called a campus ______
Tour
When do you start applying for college?
End of junior year of high school
An award of money given to students to pay for college. Does not have to paid back and can come from anyone
What is a scholarship
The subject that you mainly study in college or university
What is a major?
You get an associate's degree in a community college or junior college. True or False
True
What college did Ms. Tyana attend for her bachelor's degree?
University of Florida
Checklist for going to college (5)
1. Find the programs you like
2. Narrow down your options
3. Apply
4. Apply for financial aid
5. Get accepted and prepare to learn
a federal program that allows students to work on campus while in school
What is work study?
Name 2 community colleges and 2 universities
Any answers
What are the types of degrees (4)
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate degree
Professional or doctorate
What college did Ms. Constance attend for her bachelor's degree?
Nova Southeastern University