College and Careers

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What are the additional costs associated with attending college besides tuition?

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Room & board, extra fees, books, and all of the above.

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What is a key benefit of scholarships and grants for college students?

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They don't have to be paid back.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is the best definition of a 'Career'?

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A person's path through learning, work & other experiences.

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Which degree typically provides the highest earning potential?

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Master's Degree.

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What are some methods to pay for college that do not require repayment?

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Savings, scholarships, and grants.

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What is a scholarship?

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A financial award given to a student based on academic or other achievements that does not need to be repaid.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is a grant?

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A sum of money given by an organization, especially a government, for a particular purpose that does not need to be repaid.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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What is the difference between a loan and a grant?

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A loan must be repaid, while a grant does not.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is an Associate's Degree?

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A degree awarded after completing a two-year college program.

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What is an Undergraduate Degree?

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A degree awarded after completing a college program that typically lasts four years.

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