Financial Aid
Financial aid is given based on what component?
(What do you need to provide for them to give you money or what do they base it off)
•Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
•Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
•Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
A bachelor's degree takes about how many years to complete?
4 (could be 5 depending on the amount of classes you take per semester)
Michael has not decided what he wanted to study but still wants to attend college, where would you recommend he goes?
Community college
Why is community service involvement important for college applications?
a. It helps improve academic performance
b. It demonstrates a commitment to helping others
c. It guarantees admission to top colleges
d. It is a requirement for all college applicants
b. It demonstrates a commitment to helping others
Finish the lyric: 'Tonight, we are young...'
So let's set the world on fire
Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.
Loans
Which of the following is NOT an economic benefit of going to college?
a. Unemployment rates for individuals with a college degree are half of what they are for those with only a high school diploma.
b. Adults with a college degree are less likely to have a job with paid vacation time.
c. Individuals with a college degree make on average more money over their lifetime than high school graduates.
d. Adults with a college degree are more likely to have a job that has health insurance benefits.
B. Adults with a college degree are less likely to have a job with paid vacation time.
What is the highest level of degree you can receive at a community college?
Associates, 2 years.
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in college admissions?
b. Standardized test scores
c. Race or ethnicity
d. Financial background
c. Race or ethnicity
Finish the lyric: 'I will always love you...'
And I will always love you
Free money awarded by nonprofit and private organizations that is used to pay for school; can be given out for academic accomplishments, talents, being tall, or to pursue specific areas of study/interests.
Scholarship
What does economic liberation mean? Breakdown the word if you need to.
Financial freedom or freedom to use your money
What type of college offers a variety of degrees?
University
What is the TSI for?
College Credit
Finish Lyric: If you see me and you tryna see what's up?
Skee-yee
Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.
(It has to be the exact name)
Work Study
Why are some colleges considered more selective? What makes them selective?
The amount of students they accept (%) and because they have more challenging requirements
Which type of college focuses on providing vocational training for specific careers?
Trade School
Who can write letters of recommendation for college applications? Select all that apply.
a. Friends and classmates
b. Family members
c. Teachers and counselors
d. Employers and co-workers
C & D
Finish the lyric: I just took a DNA test...
turns out im 100%
A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; it can be awarded by the college/university or by the federal government.
Grant
Give me 4 components that are on your transcript?
1. GPA/Grades
2. Rank
3. Test Scores
4. Course Record with Records
Which of the following is a difference between public and private universities?
a. Private colleges and universities are always more expensive than public ones
b. Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state in which they are located
c. Public colleges and universities always have larger student populations and better athletic programs
d. Private schools always have more rigorous and well-known academic programs
b. Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state in which they are located
Besides having a high GPA and amazing test scores, what are two components that would make you stand out or make you a more competitive college applicant.
1. Community Service
2. Extracurricular Activities
3. TLOR
Can you talk to the opps necks for me?
21, do your thing, 21, do your thing (21)
Do your thing, 21, do your thing