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100

What does TRIO stand for?

What is nothing. It refers to the first three programs being informally named the "TRIO" programs.

100

What is the name of the degree that you can earn that typically takes four years to complete?

What is a Bachelor's Degree

100

What does FAFSA stand for?

What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

100

What do you call a male turkey?

What is a gobbler.

100

What was Kansas' nickname in the years leading up to the Civil War?

What is Bleeding Kansas.

100

Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez are the two main characters in what 2006 Disney TV movie?

What is High School Musical.

200

Name two programs that serve students in middle and/or high school.

What is Talent Search, Upward Bound, and/or Upward Bound Math/Science. 

200

What university is known as the oldest college in the United States?

What is Harvard.

200

What type of financial aid must be paid back?

What are loans.

200

In which country do cherry blossom trees signify the beginning of spring?

What is Japan.

200

Who or what was Kansas named for?

What is the Kansa (or Kaw) tribe.

200

Which installment of the Harry Potter series includes the magical “Triwizard Tournament” competition?

What is HP & The Goblet of Fire.
300

Name one of the groups that most TRIO programs can serve.

What is first-generation; low-income/high financial need; people with disabilities; and/or other answers accepted on case-by-case basis.

300

What does the abbreviation GPA stand for?

What is grade point average. 
300

Which type of student loan accrues interest that you are responsible for from the moment the loan is dispursed?

What is unsubsidized. 

300

What cold, creamy treat was first introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904?

What is ice cream.

300

Where is (was) the first Pizza Hut located?

What is Wichita.

300

Serena van der Woodsen is the lead character in what TV series about affluent teens living in New York City?

What is Gossip Girl.

400

Which famous talk show host was in a TRIO program? Which program?

Who is Oprah (and Upward Bound).

400

What is the traditional name for the ceremony where students receive their college degrees?

What is commencement.

400

True or false: You have to complete the FAFSA each year if you wish to use federal aid such as grants and loans.

What is true.

400

How many sides does a snowflake have?

What is six.

400

What does the state motto "ad astra per aspera" mean?

What is "To the stars through difficulties/hardships"

400

What grade does Janine Teagues teach in “Abbott Elementary”?

What is second (or second grade).

500

Who coined the term First-Generation College Student?

Who is TRIO.

500

What is the name of the building where college students traditionally live while attending school?

What is residence hall.

500

What is "net" pay?

What is salary before taxes and deductions. 

500

Which US city has dyed its river green since 1926 in honor of St. Patrick’s Day?

Chicago

500

Amelia Earhart was born in a Kansas town whose name is also part of the name of a railroad. What town is it?

What is Atchison.

500

What Society is set at the exclusive prep school, Welton Academy?

What is Dead Poets Society.