College
What is the specific area of a student's study called in college?
A Major
How many hours does a normal "full-time" employee work PER WEEK?
40 hours per week
What is the test you must take determine eligibility and placement for the military?
ASVAB (The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
What kind of financial aid do you NOT have to pay back? (free money!)
Scholarships (and most Grants)
What is the minimum GPA you need to graduate high school?
2.0 unweighted GPA
What is a 4-year college degree called?
Bachelor's degree
True of False: Trade or Vocational School is considered "Higher Education"?
TRUE: Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges, Trade and Vocational Schools are all considered Higher Education and lead to more job opportunities and higher income on average
How many years of service (active and inactive) are you committing to when you sign up for the military?
8 years (4 years of active and 4 years of inactive duty)
What is the application you must complete to get Federal Aid, like the Pell Grant?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
How many credits do you need to graduate with a standard diploma for a Florida high school?
24 credits
What is a 2-year college degree called?
Associate's degree
How many people in the workforce have higher education (certificates, training, degrees, etc)? 1/3, 1/2, or 2/3?
2/3 of people in the workforce (more than half!) have some sort of higher education.
How many branches are there in the military?
6 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force)
What is the deadline to complete your FFAA (Florida Financial Aid Application) to be eligible to scholarships and grants like Bright Future?
BEFORE high school graduation
What are the ACT and SAT concordant scores needed for the Reading FSA?
18 on the english/reading ACT or 480 on the EBRW SAT
True or False: All 4-year collleges require SAT or ACT scores
FALSE: While many colleges require or recommend SAT or ACT scores, there are a lot of colleges that are "test optional" and do not require them at all
What is the average length of time for an apprenticeship (for trades and professions)?
4 years (including on the job training and classroom studies)
How long is the typical Basic Training for the military?
10 weeks
True or False: I only have to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) ONCE to recieve financial aid for all years of college
FALSE: You must complete the FAFSA EACH YEAR you attend college in order to be eligible and recieve federal financial aid
What is the document called that contains all your coursework, grades, and GPA for high school?
Transcript
How many State Universities are there in Florida?
12 State Universities (FAMU, FAU, FGCU, FIU, FPU, FSU, NCF, UCF, UF, UNF, USF, UWF)
What is the average yearly income for a high school graduate in the U.S. in 2021 (with no further education)? $30K, $40k, or $50k?
$30,000 per year
What are you a member of if you are serving inactive duty in the military?
Reserve or National Guard
What is the difference between a Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loan?
Subsidized loans do NOT start charging interest until you graduate from college while Unsubsidized loans starts charging interest while you are still in school and not paying on the loan
What are the names of your School Counselors at First Coast High School?
Mrs. Orsini, Mrs. Weinmann, Ms. Young, Mr. Gill, and Mrs. Whitehead