What is a 4-year degree typically called?
What is a 2-year degree typically called?
A 4-year degree is called Bachelors.
A 2-year degree is called Associates.
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Name 3 forms of financial aid students can receive.
Grants, Scholarships, and Loans
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What is the document that every student is given the first day of class that outlines the class schedule, gives assignments and due dates?
Syllabus
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A ________________ student is a student whose parents have not gone to or graduated with a Bachelors degree.
First Generation college student
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What are some reasons why students choose a particular college?
There is not just one answer. Examples include location, degree offering, academics, atmosphere, campus clubs and organizations, etc..
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What form of financial aid do students have to pay back once they have completed their degree?
Loans
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TRUE or FALSE. It is important to introduce yourself to your professor at the beginning of the semester, whether than the end.
TRUE
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Community colleges offer what type of degree?
Associates degree
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TRUE or FALSE. If I perform poorly in my freshman and sophomore year of high school, I probably won't get accepted into college.
FALSE! Colleges look at the upward trends of students so if your grades have improved over time, your transcripts will show this improvement. BUT it is still important to perform well in your freshmen and sophomore years.
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What does FAFSA stand for? Does every college bound student need to complete the FAFSA?
Free Application for student aid , YES!
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Who should you talk to when seeking guidance on courses that are required for your major?
Academic adviser
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Can you transfer from a community college to a four year university?
YES!
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Most colleges require 1 to 3 ____________ written on the students behalf by high school faculty.
Letters of recommendation/s
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What is the difference between need-based aid and merit -based aid?
Need based aid is determined by the students financial need (example: pell grant) and Merit based aid is determined by students grades and achievements (example: scholarships)
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When a student has a question about a balance that is appearing on their student account who should they seek out for assistance?
Financial Aid Office
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What is an award letter?
This is a letter sent to students from a institution detailing how much financial support a student is eligible for.
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What is an admissions essay?
A essay written by a college bound student about him/herself as a apart of a college application
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What is TIP?
Tuition incentive program. TIP is a federal program that encourages eligible students to complete high school by providing these eligible students tuition assistance for college
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TRUE or FALSE. If a student is considering dropping a class after a month into the semester, he/she should drop the course and not worry about anything else with that course.
FALSE! Before the student drops the course, they must first see if this will affect their status as a student (full time vs. part time; which may affect financial aid). The best option for the student would be to discuss this with a academic adviser before making any final decisions.
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TRUE or FALSE. Once I have received my financial aid award letter, I can still seek out more aid.