History
True or False? There are 3 schools in the University of Missouri System.
False. There are 4: University of Missouri- Columbia (MIZZOU), University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC), Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO S&T), University of Missouri- St. Louis (UMSL)
The Federal form you must fill out to be eligible for most institutional scholarships ($ from your college).
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Master's, Associate's, Doctorate, Bachelor's
Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
True or False? There are TRIO programs at colleges.
TRUE!!
True or False? You should not major in an industry with direct need. (Nursing, Education, Engineering, Accounting, Law)
FALSE! These professions always require degrees and have societal need, especially in fields like healthcare, law, and finance.
The oldest college west of the Mississippi River, founded in 1818.
What is Saint Louis University (SLU)?
True or False? The WashU Pledge will provide a free undergraduate education to incoming, full-time Missouri and southern Illinois students who are Pell Grant eligible or from families with annual incomes of $75,000 or less.
TRUE!!
A website where you can learn more about specific colleges.
What are Collegeboard.org; specific college websites; and Wikipedia (use caution)? (other answers potentially accepted)
A benefit of being a TRIO Scholar in college.
What are experiential and cultural trips, 1-on-1 academic advising, career planning, additional degree planning, scholarship search assistance, research assistance, and more?
Name a Missouri college or university that specializes in a specific major/program.
(Hint: It's most likely in their name)
What are the Missouri University of Science & Technology, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kansas City Art Institute, Ranken Technical College, and more!
Missouri's two Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs).
What are Lincoln University and Harris-Stowe State University?
If I receive the full Pell Grant ($7,395), the Access Missouri Grant ($1,300), and the A+ Scholarship ($215/credit hour), will I have a balance at STLCC as a full-time student ($122x12x2) ?
NO! STLCC full tuition at a minimum of 12 credits per semester is $2,928 for two semesters! Plus any fees and supplies you may have to pay, there would be enough to cover your two years at STLCC.
A place that may give away scholarships (not your university).
What are churches, banks, nonprofits, private businesses, or high schools? (other answers potentially acceptable)
Name one College TRIO Program (2 possible answers).
What are the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaurate Achievement Program and Student Support Services?
A major you can study before going to Law school.
Anything! You can major in anything for your Bachelor's degree before you go to Law school. Common majors include Political Science, History, Economics, Public Health, Public Administration, and English.
The year St. Louis Community College was founded. (Will give points within 5 years of the guess)
What is 1962?
Name one characteristic that can make you eligible for private scholarships.
What are Pell Grant-eligible, First-Generation college student, race/ethnicity, gender, city, GPA, ACT score, and high school? (Other answers acceptable)
Name at least one Division I University in Missouri (5 possible answers).
What are the University of Missouri (MIZZOU), Missouri State University, Lindenwood University, Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)?
True or False? There are 4 colleges in Missouri with TRIO McNair Scholars Programs.
TRUE! Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), Truman State University, University of Central Missouri (UCM), and the University of Missouri (MIZZOU) have McNair Scholars Programs.
The number of college credits you need to receive a minor in a subject (range answer).
What is between 15-25?
Name one of each in Missouri:
a Private college/university, a Public college/university, a 2-year or technical college, and a college/university in Missouri, but not St. Louis.
Multiple correct answers.
The name of a scholarship/grant you can receive to go to college in Missouri (three possible answers).
What is the Access Missouri Grant, Bright Flight Scholarship, or A+ Scholarship Program?
One of 4 Law Schools in Missouri.
What are Washington University, the University of Missouri (MIZZOU), Saint Louis University (SLU), and the University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC)?
Name a famous TRIO Alumni (hint: some were on our door for Black History Month!)
Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, A.C. Green, Oprah Winfrey, John Quiñones, Nikema Williams, and more!
A career and the license/test you must obtain for it.
Certified Public Accountant- Pass CPA Exam; Medical Nurse/Doctor- State license from nursing or medical board; Teacher- State teaching license; Lawyer- Pass bar exam and be admitted to your state's bar; Pilot- Aviation license; Barber/Cosmetologist/Esthetician- State license; more careers are acceptable.