College
How long should your personal statement be?
Around 200 to 500 words
Who was the US President when TRIO was born?
Lynden B. Johnson
What is a grant?
"Gift aid" provided by the state or government that does not need to be repaid.
Or, "free money."
What percentage of your paycheck should be put into savings?
10-15%
If you made $100, $10-15 minimum would be put aside into savings.
What are Alyssa's cats' names?
Pennywise & Georgie
What is the difference between applying early action vs. early decision?
Early Action = Non-Binding
Early Decision = BINDING (you must go if you're accepted)
Who decides how much money Upward Bound gets?
Congress!
How often should you complete the FAFSA?
Once every year! SAVE YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION!!!
What does "gross pay" mean?
It's the amount of money paid before any deductions (taxes, insurance, etc.)
Which US President appears on the $5 bill?
Abraham Lincoln!
True or False:
Private colleges are more expensive than public colleges (or "state schools").
True!
But private colleges often provide more financial aid, which can balance it out. It's worth applying to both!
Which US President wanted to completely defund TRIO?
George W. Bush - but TRIO was victorious!
This type of aid is earned by working a part-time job, on campus, while attending school.
Federal Work Study
BUT, this paycheck goes to your bank account! Not towards your tuition directly.
Name 2 ways to manage your time while in college.
Keeping a calendar, setting reminders, scheduling out your week, checklists, keeping routine, and more.
Name 3 Upward Bound Staff Members (not including Alyssa or Mr. Barnhart).
Alyssa's rule is that your college applications are finished by _______________.
Preferably, Halloween or Thanksgiving. At the absolute latest, Winter Break.
How much money was TRIO allocated this academic year? (remember, this is on a national scale of ALL TRIO programs!)
$1.2 Billion
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What kind of clothing can/should be washed in HOT water?
White clothes!
On which PSU Campuses will Upward Bound's Summer Academy take place? (Name the campus, not the city).
Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, and Penn State University Park.
What are "elective" courses called in college?
General Education courses! Or "Gen Eds"
You can take these at a community college before transferring to save some money :) Or dual enrollment!
1. Upward Bound
2. Talent Search
3. Student Support Services (SSS)
4. McNair Scholars
5. EOC (Educational Opportunity Centers)
6. Veterans Upward Bound
7. Upward Bound Math & Science
8. Training for TRIO Personnel
What does a negative SAI score indicate on the FAFSA?
Demonstrated financial need, where students are automatically awarded a federal Pell Grant.
When is the deadline to file your taxes?
April 15th!
Name 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
There are 67 counties, so we will fact-check as we go lol