Careers I can do without a degree
The application
Financial Aid
what about college?
What am I in for?
100
This is a career where you draw blood from people for testing or at an annual red cross blood draw event. 
Phlebotomist 
100
You create your account to apply for colleges on this site

What is the common application site

100

This is money that you apply for and can receive based on how much money your family has and can contribute to your education

a Grant  - The Pell Grant is a Federal Grant

The VSAC - Vermont Grant is just for Vermont Students 

Both of these grants can be taken to out-of-state colleges. 

100
This is a degree that takes four years to earn

What is a bachelor's degree

100

If you apply to college and it is the ONLY College you are going to apply to and you want to know if you get in early you would be applying

Early decision

This is a binding acceptance and very hard to get out of

200

This is a career where you work with people in a health care setting. 

Licensed Nursing Assistant

200

These are good activities to add to your common application. 

What are extracurricular activities like work and community service

200

This is money that you can get that's based on: doing community service, your grades and other things that make you stand out as an exceptional or unique student. 

Scholarship. 

Some colleges offer merit scholarships when you apply to the college.

Some will offer you a scholarship just for visiting their campus or because of where you live

200

This is a campus that is in the city

Urban campus

200
If you want to apply to UVM and get your application done by November 1st. They will waive your application fee. You would be applying - 

Early action

300

This is a career you can get a license to do at Stafford Technical Center - Where you would cut and style hair and do manicures. 

Cosmetology

300

What are some reasons why is a good idea to visit a college campus if you are interested.

Demonstrated interest

To see if you like it, check out size, location, dorms, and programs. 


300

This is a scholarship based on your grades in high school. 

merit scholarship

300

This is a college that will cost the same no matter where you live - instate or out-of-state. 

Private College

They also have what's called an endowment. More money to give you you to attend. And they are generally more expensive 

300

This would be your primary area of study

What is a major

400

This is the type of license you need to drive tractor trailer trucks and you can get this license at Stafford Technical Center or Casella Waste Management

What is a CDL - Commercial Drivers License

400

What is a standardized test that you may be asked to take for college admissions and for scholarship eligibility?

The SAT or ACT

400

This is money that you will have to pay back  and with interest. 

what is an educational loan- 

A stafford loan is a students loan

A PLUS loan in a parent loan

400

Colleges that charge more for out-of-state Students than it does for instate students. 

Public College. 

VTSU Castleton is a public college. They charge more if you live in New Hampshire than they do if you live in Vermont. 

400

This is what I need to complete before I ask for a letter of recommendation

Brag sheet

500
Some careers that are considered Trades:  You can earn these credentials through the Vermont Apprentice program

What are carpentry, plumbing, electrician, welder, HVAC tech, fiber tech. 

500

A letter you need to get from your school counselor and a teacher to complete your college application

letter of recommendation

500

How are some ways you can help with college costs while you are in high school? 

Take AP classes and do well on the exams

Take a Dual enrollment class (you can take two free classes while you are in college)

Early college - do your senior year of high school at college. 

500

This degree will take you two years to earn

What is an associates degree

500
This is the thing that I am charged for just to take classes on campus

Tuition