What is a full-time student?

A student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester

What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?

Subsidized loans don’t add interest in school, but unsubsidized loans do

What is a college credit?

A unit that measures academic progress toward a degree

What is a community college?

A 2-year college that offers associate degrees and certifications

What is the difference between a major and a minor?

A major is the primary field of study, while a minor is a secondary focus.

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is a financial aid package?

A combination of grants, loans, and work-study offered to help paycollege

A standardized test used for college admissions

What is a prerequisite?

A course you must complete before taking a higher-level course

What is an elective course?

A course that students choose, not required for their major

What is a registrar’s office?

The department that manages student records and class registration

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What is a full-time student?
A student enrolled in at least 4 credit hours per semester
A student enrolled in at least 8 credit hours per semester
A student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester
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What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
There is no difference between them
Unsubsidized loans are only given based on merit
Subsidized loans don’t add interest in school, but unsubsidized loans do
Subsidized loans require higher interest rates
3
What is a college credit?
A unit that measures academic progress toward a degree
A dorm room deposit
A payment plan for tuition
A reward system for good grades
4
What is a community college?
A campus with only sports programs
A club for alumni
A university located in a small town
A 2-year college that offers associate degrees and certifications
5
What is the difference between a major and a minor?
A major is the primary field of study, while a minor is a secondary focus.
A major takes one semester, a minor takes four years.
A minor is required to graduate, a major is optional.
A major is chosen by your parents, a minor is chosen by your school.
6
Name one type of merit-based financial aid.
Work-Study
Loan
Scholarship
Grant
7
What does FAFSA stand for?
Federal Aid for Student Applicants
Federal Association for Student Funding Assistance
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Access for School Aid
8
What type of financial aid does not need to be repaid?
Tuition Delay Agreements
Grants and Scholarships
Federal Student Loans
LOANS
9
What is a financial aid package?
A combination of grants, loans, and work-study offered to help paycollege
A welcome kit for new students
A gift bag from the admissions office
A care package from your family
10
Name one type of merit-based financial aid.
Gift cards
Scholarships
Attendance Bonus
Work study
11
What is the name of the federal student loan program?
College Cash Advance Program
U.S. Education Borrow Plan
National Tuition Trust
Direct Loan Program
12
What’s the SAT?
A personality quiz for dorm assignments
A survey students fill out after classes
A scholarship tracking tool
A standardized test used for college admissions
13
What is a prerequisite?
A test given during orientation
A special dining plan
A course you must complete before taking a higher-level course
An optional elective
14
What is an elective course?
A punishment class
A class only for seniors
A course that students choose, not required for their major
A required gym class
15
What is the maximum Pell Grant award for the 2025–2026 school year?
$5,000
None of the above
$7,395
$6,495
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What is a registrar’s office?
The student gym
A financial aid hotline
The department that manages student records and class registration
A coffee shop on campus

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