College Fees
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Financial Student Aid
An on-campus job you must qualify for that helps to pay for college.
Work Study
529
A savings plan to help families save money for college that are tax-free. (college savings plan)
What is an Employment Outlook?
The amount of openings predicted for a career field.
Private College
They don't receive government money, relies on endowments, fundraising campaigns, and tuition.
Free money given to a student that you don't have to back.
What is a Grant?
Key Tips for a job interview.
ALWAYS have questions, research the company, be professional and excited.
Verifies employment authorization of individuals hired in the U.S.
An I-9
A college designed to provide employment preparation skills for specific careers or occupations. Hands-on, results in earning a certificate.
Technical College
A college that provides 2 year programs that lead to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees.
Community College
What is a scholarship?
A payment made to a student based on their academic or other achievements to help pay for college.
Entrepreneur
W-4
Info provided to an employer to determine how much money to withhold from paychecks.
A con of choosing to work instead of going to college.
Not being able to move up in the company or career due to lack of education.
A college supported by public taxes, funded by the public through the government of that state.
Public University
Student Loans are different from grant or scholarships in what way?
Apprenticeship
Hands-on job training in a certain position without student loans or schooling.
A form used to apply for jobs that tells the employer your qualifications.
Resume
Why is it good to have different career plans?
Usually plans change and you may not want to pursue that career anymore, so it's good to have a fallback of one you'd like to pursue instead.
Tuition
The cost of your education not including housing, textbooks, or other fees.
How are income shares paid back?
A student loan paid in return for a fixed percentage of your future salary for a set amount of time. (after graduation)
A list of people to say good things about you when applying for jobs.
References
A form filled out to try to gain employment.
Job Application
A school that helps you towards your career quicker and provides hands-on training, usually with student debt.
Trade-school/Technical College
For-Profit University
Run by private or public corporations for the sole purpose of gaining a profit for providing educational services.