Financial Aid
What is the application called that you need to fill out to receive financial aid from the government for college?
FAFSA
What do you call the “teachers” on a college campus?
Professor or Faculty
How do you avoid getting parking tickets on a college campus as a college student?
Purchase a parking pass.
Pay attention to where you are allowed to park as a student.
Get to campus in plenty of time before class to park.
What document should you have when looking for a job that would outline your work history and other skills?
Resume
True or False: It is common to have to pay to apply for scholarships.
False
True or False: You do not have to pay back a grant.
True
What is a credit hour?
A credit hour explains how much ‘currency’ a certain class is worth on a college campus. So, “Anatomy” might be worth 3 credit hours.
How much time do you generally get in between classes on a college campus?
Bonus (200 points): Do college students have back to back classes?
10-15minutes
Bonus: It depends on how the student makes their schedule!
What other document might employers ask for that elaborates why you want the position and explains more about your background in a letter format?
Cover Letter
Name at least one Indiana University.
Marian University
Purdue University
Indiana University
Ball State University
Indiana State University
When does the FAFSA open?
October 1st
What is room and board referring to?
Housing costs and meal plan on campus
Where on campus might you go to get help with mental health needs?
Most colleges have a counseling center and it is included in your fees for college. Seek them out as college is stressful!
Name at least two websites that you can look on to find a job.
Is it generally more cost effective to go to a college in the state that you graduate high school from or out of state?
In the state -- In State Tuition is generally cheaper
When a school lists ‘tuition and fees’ on their cost breakdown...does that include room and board?
NO
Who do you go to on campus when you have a question about your class schedule?
Your Academic Advisor
What are 2 things you should do if your grades start to slip in a college level class?
Talk with your professor.
Seek out tutoring on campus.
Re-evaluate your time management.
Name at least two appropriate interview questions.
Judge will decide
Admission Counselor
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
Subsidized = Government pays interest while in school
Unsubsidized = Collects interest while in school
What is the priority deadline for colleges?
Bonus (200 points): When is the priority deadline for most colleges?
A priority deadline is when students should apply to a university for full consideration on admission and financial aid at the university -- November 1st.
What issues/situations would arise in your college journey where you might need to meet with the Dean of Students. Name at least 3.
Conduct Issues
Issues with a professors
Medical Issues
Big Life Events
Advocacy for Student Body
Negotiate Salary Challenge
Scenario: You were offered a position as a nurse in a hospital in Indianapolis right out of college for $36.00 an hour. You want to call and negoitiate for a higher salary. What would you say? The jeopardy hosts will be your employer and you will role play the phone conversation. Choose one person from your group to do the role play.
3 minutes to practice.
Judge will decide
Name the Office that you will go to on a college campus if you have an issue registering for classes.
The Registrar Office