What is the primary difference between a grant and a scholarship?

Grants are based on financial need, scholarships on merit

What is the main benefit of an Honors College within a university?

Enhanced academic opportunities and smaller classes

What is the difference between a "public" and a "private" college?

Public colleges are state funded; private colleges mostly on donations

What is an early decision application?

A binding agreement to attend a college if accepted

What is a "safety school" when applying to college

A college where your chances of getting accepted are high

What does “rolling admissions” mean?

Applications are reviewed as they are received

What is a “merit-based scholarship”?

Based on academic, athletic, or artistic achievements

What is a “deferred” college application decision?

Your decision is postponed to a later date

What is a college major?

The subject you will focus on in college

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is an “articulation agreement”?

An agreement that allows credits to transfer between colleges

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1
What is the primary difference between a grant and a scholarship?
Both are based on athletic performance
Grants are based on financial need, scholarships on merit
Neither require an application
Scholarships are based on financial need, grants on merit
2
What is the maximum Pell Grant amount for the 2025-2026 school year?
$6,895
$8,000
$7,395
$5,775
3
What is the main benefit of an Honors College within a university?
Lower tuition rates
On-campus housing priority
Enhanced academic opportunities and smaller classes
Guaranteed graduate school admission
4
What is the difference between a "public" and a "private" college?
Public colleges are state funded; private colleges mostly on donations
Private colleges receive state funding
Public colleges are always cheaper
Private colleges don’t offer financial aid
5
What is an early decision application?
A way to apply for finanicial aid early
A non-binding application that gives early admissions decisions
A binding agreement to attend a college if accepted
A program for athletes
6
What is a "safety school" when applying to college
A college that offers free tuition
A school with the best campus security?
A school that only admits students with perfect grades
A college where your chances of getting accepted are high
7
What does “rolling admissions” mean?
You must live on campus
You can change your application after submission
Applications are reviewed as they are received
Applications are only accepted in the spring
8
True or False: You have to know what your major is before starting college
False
True
9
What is a “merit-based scholarship”?
Based on academic, athletic, or artistic achievements
Based on financial need
Only available to first-year students
Automatically given to every applicant
10
What is a “deferred” college application decision?
You are accepted but can’t enroll for a year
You must take a gap year
Your decision is postponed to a later date
You are automatically rejected
11
What is a college major?
The subject you will focus on in college
A ranking system for students
A student who is over 21
The type of dorm you live in
12
What type of financial aid has to be paid back?
Grants
Work Study Earnings
Scholarships
Student Loans
13
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Aid for Scholarships and Academics
Financial Aid for Students and Alumni
Federal Assistance for Students Application
14
You can apply to as many colleges as you want as a TRIO student for free
False
True
15
What is an “articulation agreement”?
A contract for on-campus housing
A requirement to declare your major early
A financial aid package guarantee
An agreement that allows credits to transfer between colleges

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