Researching the Fit
This is a state government funded institution, normally larger in enrollment and offers residents cheaper tuition?
What is... A Public College or University
*Some public institutions are not as big. When you attend a public institution you will either pay a resident or non-resident tuition
This locally based program gives students options on trade and certification preparation within parternship with the UH Community Colleges ...
What is... Good Jobs Hawaiʻi
* Good Jobs Hawaiʻi has a partnership with the UHCCʻs and offers at times free programs and possible apprenticeships.
This number is the total amount of your grade points divided by the total amount of your credits?
What is.... your Grade Point Average (GPA)
*We now offer a Unweighted and Weighted GPA. Please note that some colleges/universities may recalculate the GPA to suit their admissions requirements.
This program allows you to travel to another country for at least a semester or year?
What is.... Study Abroad
*Students can start to apply for Study Abroad program in their sophomore year. Schools will usually pair students to areas of interests as well as schools that have their program so that they are not missing out on their coursework or fall behind.
The acronym for FREE Application for Federal Student Aid..
What is... FAFSA
*All students should complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA helps each schools financial aid office determine if a students qualifies for additional need money (both from the government or institutional) or loans. Many scholarships also require the FAFSA.
This is a funded by student tuition, fees and endowments, usually smaller in enrollment and has the myth to be expensive in cost?
What is.... Private college or university
* Some private institutions has a religious affiliation. Cost of attendance can look pricey, however privates schools can gift more money off of merit and additional institutional funding.
It is required to either take the ASVAB or SAT and /or ACT to qualify for these career choices
What is... Military and/or Military Academies
* Military requires ASVAB (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard {Army/Air Force} )
**Military Academies require ACT or SAT scores with congress/senate nomination, physical examination, interviews...
This is evaluated on your transcript per academic year (this is not the GPA)?
What is... Your coursework
* College/Universities will in addition to looking at your GPA look at the specific coursework taken, being sure that you are meeting requirements. Of course taking Dual Credit, Honors or AP classes shows more rigor and that you are pushing yourself to take leading to or equal to college level work in high school. Be mindful that if you are looking to play college athletics at a Division I/II or even NAIA schools will also evaluate your transcript to ensure the acceptable courses are taken.
This program is offered at a variety of schools, entails taking additional classes affiliated with the Army, Navy and Airforce?
What is the.... ROTC
*The ROTC is usually offered at the Sophomore year at schools that offer the program. Once in the ROTC students are required to take 1-2 additional ROTC courses with their current degree coursework and attend training. Students receive scholarships to attend school.
You are training to go to college and into the Military at the same time.
This financial aid application is needed for selective schools and scholarships and is completed via the College Board site?
What is.... the CSS Profile
* On College Board, requires a fee, however can be FREE if an application qualifies for a waiver.
These institutions offers undergraduate and graduate level degrees.
What is.... a University
* Schools that have College in the name offer 2 year (Associates) or 4 year (Bachelors) programs only, usually Liberal Arts programs.
E.g. Maui College, Reed College, Boston College, Menlo College
This particular pathway can get you on the job training while getting paid, and lead to full time employment?
What is... An Apprenticeship
*For example one can get an apprenticeship in Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing....
This is usually requested with a resume and cover letter from a core teacher and/or counselor and written per individual student?
What is a.... Letter of Recommendation
*For a college/university admissions application you want to first request from a core/relevant teacher and/or counselor. For scholarships or other programs you may need to also request from an outside community member or other staff.
Please give 2-3 weeks in advance to the deadline to request any letters. Letters for college admissions will be asked in person and then via Naviance. Letters for scholarships or other programs, will be requested in person, followed by how the organization would like you to submit. You may have the same recommender write you a letter for multiple applications.
This program is offered at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa and Hilo campuses and provides support for Native Hawaiian students?
What is .... Native Hawaiian Student Services or Kīpuka (Hilo)
*These programs assist Native Hawaiian students with choosing classes upon registration, academic advising, tutoring, scholarships, support, and more
This is the first type of financial aid I can receive from a college/university up acceptance?
What is... Merit Scholarships
*Merit money is based off of a students grades and if applicable SAT and/or ACT scores
When considering a location, this area maybe traffic heavy with lots of buildings, businesses and people.
What is.... Urban
*When researching would you prefer Urban, Suburban, Rural
This program only requires 2 years of schooling after high school. Students can continue their education as a transfer student to further their degree.
What is .... An Associateʻs Degree
* A number of students each year decide to enroll at a 2 year community college or Junior College (JC) to start off and then look at transferring later to a college or university. For example students who complete successfully at UH Maui College can automatically transfer to one of the UH 4 year universities to continue their studies; of decide to apply as a transfer student to other institutions.
This is a written document that can be personal or based on a given prompt.
What is.... The Essay
*Many college/university applications require an essay. Some are personal essayʻs others will ask you to address a prompt. Scholarships will also require essays. You can use the same essay as long as it addresses the prompt or what is required.
Have several drafts and several professionals help to give you feedback before having a final.
This program involves 2 year and 4 year colleges that offer tuition assistance as long as you are a Hawaiʻi resident, are in a specific major and are accepted?
What is.... Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
*It is suggested to add a few WUE schools to your list and possibilities. Some WUE school you will need to complete an additional WUE application with the admissions application to be considered. Once a student receives the WUE he/she will need to maintain a certain GPA.
This type of money is offered off of the completed FAFSA and has to be paid back...
What are.. Loans
* Student Loans: Subsidized (taxed after school) and Unsubsidized (taxed during school)
* Parent Plus Loans
What is considered an average starting enrollment of a large college or university?
What is.... >15,000
*Small: 3,000 or smaller
Medium: between 3,000 - 15,000
These institutions give students a certification and/or license specialized areas within a 6 to 18 month program?
What is.... Trade Schools
E.g. UTI, Wyotech, Paul Mitchell, IBS School of Cosmetology
It may be required by some applicants to participate in this task depending on the program (music, performing arts, Honors, institutional scholarship, academy, etc)
What is... The Interview or Audition
*Depends on what the student is applying for, he/she may need do a interview or audition.
These groups help you meet other students that are also interested in working in the same career. The main goals are fostering professional growth, building leadership and communication skills, providing opportunities to connect with people currently working in that profession, test prep and to keep on track with pre-req course work.
What is ... Pre-Professional Programs or Faternity/Sorority
E.g. Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinarian
This type of financial aid usually requires additional applications, letter of recs, transcript, essay(s), possible interviews, can be local or national and are FREE to apply...
What are... Scholarships
*There are many different types of scholarships. Local, National. There is no cap to how many scholarships you can apply for.
If you find one that you have to pay a fee for, question it. It may be a SCAM