Careers
Financing
Resumes and Interviews
Elements of a Paycheck
100

What percent of income do low-income families spend on paying off debt

Over 40%

100

How many fellowships and private scholarships are awarded in the U.S. each year

1.7 million

100

What percent can resumes raise your earning potential?

7%
100

What does YTD stand for?

Year to date

200

What are the top 3 lowest paying bachelor degrees

1.The arts 2.Child and Family studies 3.Mental Health Fields

200

What percent of college students get loans or grants to help pay for college

25%

200

Should you ask about pay in the first interview

No

200

What is gross pay

The amount of money you make before deductions
300

What percent of people who only have a high school diploma are unemployed

6.2%

300

what does FAFSA offer?

Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room
and board, books and supplies, and transportation . Aid can also help pay for other related
expenses, such as a computer and dependent

300

When should you send a thankyou email to the person who interviewed you?

Within 24 hours

300

What is net pay?

The amount of money you make after deductions

400

On average how much money do people with doctoral degrees make per week

$1909

400

What does it mean if you are a dependent student?

FAFSA considers your parents income when deciding on financial aid

400

Should you ask questions during your interview?

Yes

400

The amount of time spent working from one pay check to the other

What is a pay period