Leap Year
How long is the Leap Year Program?
1 Year
What is a trade/technical school?
An educational program designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade career.
What do you call a 2-year Degree?
Associate's Degree
What do you call a 4-year Degree?
Bachelor's Degree
True/False - Are you allowed to change your major in college?
Yes, you can change your major in college. You should spend your time in college figuring out what you are most interested in doing. Keep in mind that changing your major can lead to you being behind in your course sequence.
What college is the Leap Year Program partnered with?
Georgia State Perimeter
Name three trade program jobs.
Electrician, HVAC, Chef, Plumber, Auto mechanic, Dental hygienist, Cosmetology, Radiation Therapist, Welding, Carpenter, Computer repair technician (IT), Legal Administrative Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Masseur, Medical assistant, and Truck driver . . .
What Federal Application do you have to complete in order to receive financial aid?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
How much do Leap Year Fellows get paid?
$625 per month
True or False: Community colleges do not offer on-campus housing.
False! Some community colleges do offer on-campus housing.
Note: GSU Perimeter does not offer on-campus housing :(
Name two things to consider when looking for colleges.
Distance from home, class size, majors offered, cost of tuition, extracurricular activities available, application requirements (test scores, GPA, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.). . .
Do you have to pay back scholarships/grants?
No! Scholarships and grants are free money. Some scholarships/grants do have certain criteria that you have to follow in order to continue receiving it.
Leap Year Fellows work part-time as . . .
Elementary School Reading Coaches
Name one thing/experience you may miss out on when going to a trade program.
Social Clubs
Tutoring Programs
Dorms Life
On-campus Events
Name three benefits of going to a 2-year college.
Name three living expenses you may have to consider when you are a college student.
Apartment/Dorm Costs
Food
Transportation / Gas
Additional bills (utilities, phone, internet, etc.)
Leisure (Fun stuff)
Name grant/scholarship you can receive from the Federal Government or our State Government.
Pell Grant (Federal Government)
HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship (State Government)
What classes do Leap Year Fellows take?
English 1101 and Math 1001
Name three reasons why someone might want to do a trade program.
Like working with hands
Job Security
Lower Tuition
Reduced Student Debt
Some programs have guaranteed jobs
Designed for specific skill training
May take less time to finish program
Potentially high salary
Not interested in college
Name three options for paying for college.
Working a job/work-study.
Scholarships/Grants
Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Reserves)
Student Loans
What's the difference between a private and public college?
Public colleges are government funded. Private colleges rely on tuition and donations.
Private colleges are (usually!) more expensive.
Final Showdown - ALL TEAMS Compete to win!
Each team will have 1 minute to write down as many REAL colleges as they can think of. The team that writes down the most will receive all the points.