Paying for college
You do NOT have to pay back grants. You do have to pay back loans.
Term used to describe students whose parents did not attend or graduate college
What is a first-generation college student?
A document that lists your education and experience
What is a resume?
A way to electronically deposit funds into a bank account
What is Direct Deposit?
True or False: You can use family members as references?
False: You cannot use family members as references because it is a conflict of interest. However, you can use teachers, peers, and former employers
Need-based financial aid program that allows you to work part-time to help pay for college
What is the Federal Work Study Program?
All colleges/universities require this to get admitted
High school diploma/G.E.D.
How early should you show up for a job interview?
At least 15 minutes early
Money that is owed or due
What is debt?
What are some of the first things you should do when meeting an employer for an interview?
Two types of financial aid that you do not need to pay back
What are scholarships and grants?
Number that represents the grade point average
What is GPA?
What is a 30-second introduction that can help you network and make connections with people in different career fields
What is an elevator speech
A plan you create to tracks your income and expenses
What is a budget?
A type of on-the-job training that allows an interested employee to follow and closely observe another employee performing the role
Job Shadowing
FAFSA stands for...
Free Application for Student Aid
To be a full time college student, you must be enrolled in how many credit hours?
12
Something you should not ask the interviewer right away
How much do I get paid?
A "grade" you receive to determine how good you are at paying back money (Usually associated with a credit card)
What is a credit score?
What does SMART stand for in regard to Goal Making
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
Direct Subsidized Loans: You won't be charged interest while you're enrolled in school or during your six-month grace period. Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Interest starts accumulating from the date of your first loan disbursement (when you receive the funds from your school).
Consequence for falling below a 2.0 GPA
What is academic probation?
Document that you submit WITH your resume that serves as an introduction
What is a cover letter?
The pay you receive before any taxes are taken out of your paycheck
What is Gross Pay?
What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills?
Hard skills are job-related competencies and abilities that are necessary to complete work, while soft skills are personal qualities and traits that impact how you work. Hard skills are often applicable to a certain career; soft skills are transferable to any type of job.