FAFSA
Who can apply for FAFSA?
a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen?
What is a grant?
Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of financial aid that generally do not have to be repaid. (free money!)
What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students for further education. Generally, scholarships are awarded based on a set of criteria such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need, research experience or specific professional experience.
What is a loan?
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money expected to be paid back with interest.
Which one do I have to pay back after graduating college? A grant, a scholarship, or a loan?
a loan!
Who is an eligible noncitizen?
A U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swains Island)
U.S. permanent resident (Green Card Holder)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services person under titles such as:
"Refugee"
"Asylum Granted"
"Cuban-Haitian Entrant
"Conditional Entrant"
Victims of human trafficking,
"Parolee" clear for a year by U.S
Who can receive grants?
DOUBLE THE POINTS !!!! (400)
Many people can receive grants it just depends on the criteria/requirements for the grant.
Popular is the State Need Grant and Washington STEM Grant
(Some people receive them for sports, ethnicity/race, or being left-handed)
Who can receive a scholarship?
Literally anyone. (As long as you meet the scholarship criteria, you are good!)
What is a subsidized loan?
Subsidized Loans are loans for undergraduate students with financial need. Subsidized Loans do not accrue interest while you are in school at least half-time or during deferment periods.
What degrees can I get at a college? (2 types)
Undergraduate degrees (4-yr degrees) and associate degrees (2 yr degrees)
What are at least 3 requirements needed to be eligible for FAFSA?
demonstrate financial need
be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
have a valid Social Security number
be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;
maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school;
provide consent and approval to transfer your federal tax information directly into your account.
show you’re qualified to obtain a college or career school education.
How to keep a grant?
If you withdrew from the grant early, or didn't meet their criteria.
FREE POINTS
300 Points
What is an Unsubsidized loan?
Unsubsidized Loans are loans for both undergraduate and graduate students that are not based on financial need. Interest is charged during in-school, deferment, and grace periods.
What degrees can I get at a university? (4 types)
associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees
How do you show you qualify for a college or career school education?
having a high school diploma or GED certificate;
completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law enrolling in an eligible career pathway program (Such as: 1) passing an approved ability-to-benefit test* or 2) completing six credit hours, 225 clock hours, or equivalent course work toward a degree or certificate.
What is the Washington College Grant?
Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives eligible people more money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college.
Name a scholarship!
Dell Scholarship
Bill Gates
Moses Lake Alumni
GFWC Washington State Scholarship
Paul Lauzier Foundation
Should I choose a subsidized loan or an unsubsidized loan?
Name a college or University in Washington State.
Gonzaga, UW, WSU, Whitman, Whitworth, Walla Walla...
Why should I apply for FAFSA?
Why is free money good for paying for college?
Who can apply for the Washington College Grant?
No, scholarships hold you to specific criteria, so once you don't meet the criteria you will be given a warning or told that you lost your scholarship.
What is a plus loan?
It is an unsubsidized loan with a fixed interest rate and is typically more expensive than an unsubsidized loan.
DOUBLE POINTS!! What does GEAR UP stand for?
Gaining, Early, Awareness, and Readiness, for Undergraduate Programs.