Systems of Higher Education
True or False: Community College is the highest and most competitive system of higher education.
False
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
True or False: In order to be eligible for a CSU, you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
False
What is time management?
Ability to manage time effectively to increase productivity/performance for tasks/goals
Do scholarships typically have to be paid back?
No. They are gifts.
What are the three type of degrees you can receive at a CSU or UC?
Bachelorette (BA or BS), Masters, and Doctorates.
What is financial need?
Financial need is the difference between cost of attendance (COA) and expected family contribution (EFC).
What are A-G Requirements?
A sequence of high school courses needed to be able to be minimally eligible for admission at a UC or CSU.
Name 2 ways to increase organizational skills
1. Use agenda
2. Use calendar
3. Use syllabus
4. Create a schedule/routine
5. Use alerts or reminders on phone
Do I have to be a high schooler to apply for a scholarship?
No! You can apply to a scholarship as a middle schooler, high schooler, and even as a current college student.
How many California State Universities are there in California?
Bonus Point:
Name two CSU's
23 Campuses
Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona (Cal Poly), Sacramento,San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus
What is Cost of Attendance or Budget?
Calculating aid that includes tuition, fees, and a standard allocation designed to cover reasonable living expenses while attending school.
How many years of a Language Other Than English (LOTE) does IYT and UC recommend?
3 Years
What is 1 way to create a productive study environment?
1. Use the library on campus
2. Avoid talking to others. Avoid distractions.
3. Put electronics away and do not use social media
4. Study at a desk/table. NOT in bed.
Why may a scholarship giver give the money directly to the school you are attending?
The scholarship giver wants to ensure that you are using the money to support and fund costs related to your education. If they pay the school directly, it will usually be because it is going towards your tuition.
How many UCs are there in California?
Bonus Point:
Name 2 UCs in California
Nine
UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz
What is Estimated Family Contribution? EFC
This is the total amount students and their families are expected to pay toward college costs.
How many credits do you need to graduate West High?
220 Credits
How can the use of efficient time management be impacted by stress?
The more a student stresses, the less likely they are to perform well in school. If a student does not know how to cope with stress, they will not be able to manage their time well and that can have a negative effect in their life.
What is the difference between a merit-based scholarship and a financial need-based scholarship?
Merit-based is earned by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by scholarship giver. Financial Need-based is given if there is still a gap between amount able to contribute and total cost of attendance.
What is the name the specialty area each college student is able to declare?
Major
What are the major differences between grants, loans, and scholarships?
Grants - free money that does not have to be paid back
Loans - borrowed money that has to be paid back
Scholarships - gifts that don't need to be paid back and can at times be based on merit
What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to a UC campus?
3.0
What is self-care and why is it important?
Self-care is the ability to cope with your daily stressors and/or things that make you feel down or like you are not yourself. Self-care is important because it can support your overall wellness by you being able to prioritize your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. WELLNESS...MATTERS!
Which of the following will help with a scholarship interview?
a. discuss politics or religion
b. dominate the conversation
c. prepare questions to ask interviewer
Prepare questions to ask interviewer.