Financing Higher Education

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Which of these is NOT something to consider when trying to get a positive return on investment (ROI) for higher education?
The cost of attendance.
The type of food that is offered on the meal plan.

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The type of food that is offered on the meal plan.

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Which is an example of why higher education typically has a positive return on investment (ROI)?

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Jobs and careers that require a degree or a certificate typically pay higher salaries.

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The full cost of attendance to an institute of higher education, including tuition, room and board, books and other costs is known as _____?

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the sticker price

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The sticker price of an institute of higher education includes _____: tuition, housing, food, books and other costs, loans and their associated fees, tuition, scholarship, grants and loans, scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid.

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tuition, housing, food, books and other costs

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What kind of return on investment (ROI) does Scooby-Doo have after attending a private university without finishing and having student loans?

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Negative ROI

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Which of the following is not an example of how you can reduce the full cost of higher education? Buy used textbooks and rent other needed ones. Live at home and commute to campus nearby. Find the most expensive apartment in the area and move in immediately. Live on campus to reduce transportation costs.

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Find the most expensive apartment in the area and move in immediately.

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Scholarships, grants and work-study money all reduce the _____ of higher education.

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net cost

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Which institution will most likely have the lowest sticker price? Options: Public 4-year university, Private 4-year university, Community college, A certificate program

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A certificate program

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How can attending a community college help create a positive return on investment for higher education?

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You spend less money the first 2 years and then transfer to a 4-year institution.

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How often can you fill out a FAFSA Form?

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Yearly