College Knowledge
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
-Healthcare program at vocational or tech school
Whats one way to save money on college as a student?
Living at home (In state tuition)
What is the most important step to take during senior year?
-Applying to college, jobs or training, income source.
-SAT's
Whats one place to look for scholarships
school counselor, online databeses, community orgs, churches, frats or sororities
This degree usually takes 2 years to complete at a community college.
Associates Degree
A student who loves cars and fixing things might thrive in this career.
-Auto Mechanic
-Auto Technician
Whats a grant and how is it different from a loan.
It is free money you dont have to pay back
You can go to this place to learn welding or plumbing
-BOOCES
-Job Corps
this federal grant help low income students pay for college
Pell Grant
Name one benefit of attending a trade or technical school
-Quicker job placement
-Lower Cost
-Special Skills
You dont want college but you love computers, Whats one path?
-A coding bootcamp
-Tech certification program
-Networking with someone in the industry and acquiring an intern or apprenticeship
You get student a loan. Who pays it back?
You
The borrower
You want to live on your own after graduation, whats the first financial step?
What is budgeting or finding a job/income source
You got a sports scholarship, what's one stipulation in order to keep it
Maintaining grades to stay on the team
What's the difference between a college and university
- Size of school
-Availability of graduate programs
This "earn while you learn" option combines hands on work with instruction.
What is.... "an apprenticeship"
Name one type of financial aid.
TAP
PELL
Name one benefit of joining the military after high school. (if you decide too)
- Financial Educational Benefit
This type of school focuses on developing specific skills.
Vocational, Technical, or Trade School
This is one of the fastest growing fields in the US with high job demand
-Technology (Cybersecurity)
Name two types of scholarships
Merit Based and Need Based Scholarships
What do you need in order to apply for a job after highschool
- Diploma
-Resume
- drivers license
-bank account
true or false
you can only apply for scholarships in 12th grade
false
you can apply as early or as late as you want