Paths After HS
Type of college that offers 2 year degrees.
Community College
Employment for the sole purpose of earning money, not a long term commitment.
Job
Set amount that you are paid per year.
Salary
Type of scholarship based on your financial situation.
Need-based
Mike wants to become a barber (avg. salary, $36,000), but he really wants to go to Clemson. He decides to take out $60,000 in loans to go to his dream school.
No! The loans he would be taking out are way more than his yearly salary.
Offers 4 year degrees but is typically smaller than a university.
College
Employment with a long term commitment. Often requires some form of further education or training.
Career
Amount you are paid per hour worked.
Wage
Type of scholarship based on your academic accomplishments.
Merit-based
Ron wants to become a teacher, and he is from Brunswick County. He uses the Brunswick guarantee to go to BCC for two years, then he goes to UNCW to get his teaching certification.
Yes! Brunswick guarantee is a great way to save money!
Typically Offer 4 year degrees along with post graduate degree programs such as masters or doctoral programs.
University
A document applicants create to summarize their work experience and education.
Resume
Income you make from working a job.
Active Income
What is the minimum GPA to qualify for the Brunswick Guarantee at BCC?
2.3
Amy has always dreamed of becoming a doctor, but her grades in science have always been low Bs. She decides to go for it anyway, and gets into ECU, but qualifies for no scholarships or aid. She goes anyway, because its her dream!
No! Has to pay lots out of pocket or through loans, and with her history of poor science grades she likely will not finish the program, wasting her investment.
Offers the opportunity to travel and serve your country while also earning money for college.
Military
Created along with a resume to introduce a job candidate. Typically geared towards the specific job they are applying for.
Cover Letter
Money made from selling an investment.
Portfolio Income
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Katie wants to go to college, but she knows she doesn't want to go into debt. She decides to join the military, and plans to eventually go to college for nursing.
Yes- if she is comfortable joining the military! No debt, plus great life experiences!
Gap year
How often should you update your Resume?
At least once per year.
Government agency in charge of collecting taxes.
IRS
What is a type of loan that has interest postponed until after you graduate from college?
Subsidized loan
Nick has a plan- he is going to major in communications at UNC- Greensboro, and become a sports analyst (average salary $40,000, job outlook is low)! He qualifies for $45,000 in unsubsidized loans, and decides to take the money so he can pursue his goals.
No-subsidized loans gain interest faster