What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is a prerequisite?

a required class you must take before another class

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College Process 101

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General questions about searching, applying, and paying for college.

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1
Where do I start looking for college information?
Talk with a counselor
Talk with a parent
All of the above
Taylor College Resource Center
2
What is money given to you for college that doesn't have to be paid back?
scholarships
grants
loans
both scholarships and grants
3
What does GPA mean?
Gross Point Average
Grade Point Allowance
Group Participation Average
Grade Point Average
4
Besides a strong GPA, what do colleges look for in an applicant?
Participation in extra curricular activities
Strong SAT/ACT scores
Having performed community service
all of the above
5
Private colleges are always more expensive than public colleges.
False
True
6
Money to pay for college can come from what sources?
Scholarships/grants from a college
Student Loans
All of the above
Scholarships from civic groups, professional organizations
7
Typically you can make as much money with a hs diploma as you can with a college degree.
False
True
8
What is COA (Cost of Attendance)?
cost of books, supplies, fees
cost of room and board
cost of tuition
all of the above
9
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Answers for Federal Student Assistance
Federal Application For Student Aid
Final Answer For Student Aid
10
What is a prerequisite?
a class you have to take before enrolling in college
doing something nice for your teacher
a required class you must take before another class
the cost of college
11
What can help me find the right fit for college?
schedule a campus tour
go where my friends go
Both a tour and major
see if the college offers my major
12
When can you begin applying for scholarships?
11th grade
10th grade
now
12th grade
13
College isn't a dream, it's a plan.
False
True
14
What type of classes are best to take if you want to go to college?
Honors and College Prep
All of these
AP (Advanced Placement)
CCP (College Credit Plus)
15
When should I think about going to college?
10th grade
NOW
11th grade
12th grade
16
You must know what you want to study before you enter college.
True
False
17
Sports or extra curricular activities will make up for lower grades on a college application.
False
True

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