What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?

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

What is a financial aid package?

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

What is a college credit?

A unit that measures academic progress toward a degree

What is a full-time student?

A student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester

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 is a community college?

A 2-year college that offers associate degrees and certifications

A standardized test used for college admissions

What is an elective course?

A course that students choose, not required for their major

What is a prerequisite?

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

What is a registrar’s office?

The department that manages student records and class registration

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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1
What is the name of the federal student loan program?
U.S. Education Borrow Plan
National Tuition Trust
Direct Loan Program
College Cash Advance Program
2
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
There is no difference between them
Subsidized loans don’t add interest in school, but unsubsidized loans do
Subsidized loans require higher interest rates
Unsubsidized loans are only given based on merit
3
What is a financial aid package?
A welcome kit for new students
A care package from your family
A gift bag from the admissions office
A combination of grants, loans, and work-study offered to help paycollege
4
What is a college credit?
A dorm room deposit
A payment plan for tuition
A unit that measures academic progress toward a degree
A reward system for good grades
5
What type of financial aid does not need to be repaid?
Tuition Delay Agreements
Grants and Scholarships
LOANS
Federal Student Loans
6
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
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A student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester
7
What is the difference between a major and a minor?
A minor is required to graduate, a major is optional.
A major is the primary field of study, while a minor is a secondary focus.
A major is chosen by your parents, a minor is chosen by your school.
A major takes one semester, a minor takes four years.
8
Name one type of merit-based financial aid.
Scholarships
Work study
Attendance Bonus
Gift cards
9
What is a community college?
A 2-year college that offers associate degrees and certifications
A university located in a small town
A club for alumni
A campus with only sports programs
10
What’s the SAT?
A survey students fill out after classes
A scholarship tracking tool
A standardized test used for college admissions
A personality quiz for dorm assignments
11
What is an elective course?
A class only for seniors
A punishment class
A course that students choose, not required for their major
A required gym class
12
Name one type of merit-based financial aid.
Scholarship
Loan
Grant
Work-Study
13
What is the maximum Pell Grant award for the 2025–2026 school year?
$6,495
$7,395
None of the above
$5,000
14
What is a prerequisite?
An optional elective
A special dining plan
A course you must complete before taking a higher-level course
A test given during orientation
15
What is a registrar’s office?
The department that manages student records and class registration
A financial aid hotline
A coffee shop on campus
The student gym
16
What does FAFSA stand for?
Federal Association for Student Funding Assistance
Federal Aid for Student Applicants
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Access for School Aid

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