Financial Aid
Planning for Senior Year
Post Secondary Options
Degrees
100

What does FAFSA stand for?


Free Application for Federal Student Aid 

100

What personal identification number do I need to memorize for financial aid applications if I have one? 

Social Security Number 

100

Name a local community college. What is one benefit of attending a CC?

 Shasta or Butte 

Free two years! 

100

What is the specialized area of study or the program you focus on called? 

Major

200

What is TUITION?

The money you pay to attend college/ trade school. 

200

How can you build your brag sheet/ extracurricular list this summer? 

Volunteer over the summer. 

Counseling page- special opportunities/ summer programs 

Get a job

200

What does UC stand for, and how many UCs are there? 

University of California 

9 for undergrads

200

What can be earned at a trade or vocational school? 

Certificate

300

What are SCHOLARSHIPS?

Money given to students to help attend college that does not have to be paid back. Can be for things such as academics, athletics, skills, etc.

300

What kind of tours of college campuses are available to all students? 

Virtual and in person 

300

How many branches are in the military?

6- the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

300

What is the degree called that requires about 4 years of college and is usually earned from a University?

Bachelor’s Degree

400

How early can you apply for FAFSA or CADAA? 

Typically Oct 1st of your senior year 

400

What is the SAT? 


A college entrance exam, standardized test, usually taken during your junior and/or senior year.

Being offered here at RBHS- Spots limited. 

400

What does CSU stand for? How many CSUs are there?

California State University 

23

400

What is the graduate degree that usually follows the bachelor’s degree?

Master’s Degree

500

What are the 4 basic types of financial aid? 

Grants, Scholarships, Work study, Student Loans

500

Where do you get your senior year book picture taken? When? Who do you contact if you miss the appointment? 

Summer

Studio 530

Studio 530



500
Name a local office that you can go to get help with scholarships, resumes, cover letters, job applications, interviews, etc. 

Job Training Center 

located on main street 

500

What is the graduate degree that usually follows the master’s degree?

Doctorate Degree