Trivia Questions

When should I start applying to college?

• Middle school

• The beginning of senior year.

• Graduation Day

• Summer of junior year

Who should I ask for letters of recommendation for college?

• Pastor

• Teachers

• Grandparents

• Friend

How do I make myself stand out to colleges?

• Focusing only on my grades.

• Being the best student athlete there is.

• Being a well-rounded student. Volunteering, Joining extracurriculars, scoring well on standardize test.

• Having a lot of money

How can I get scholarships?

• Do some research.

• Wait for them to be offered to me.

• Ask Guidance Counselor

• Volunteer and keep grades up.

True of False: You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.

• True

• False

What are room and board?

• The cafe and library

• The cost of living on campus and meal plan

What is the difference between a loan and a grant?

• Grants must be paid back.

• A loan is free money given by the government.

• Both loans and grants must be paid back.

• Loans are investments and must be paid back whereas grants do not.

What is FASFA?

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Free Aid and Funds for Student Application

Is it possible to lose financial aid?

• No. Once I qualify for it, I will always receive it.

• Yes. Financial Aid can be lost if students do not maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

What is the difference between a Community College and a university?

• I will obtain an associates degree at a university and a bachelors degree at a community college.

• It typically takes 5 years to obtain an associates degree at a community college while, it takes 2 years to earn a bachelor's degree

• A community college degree (Associates degree) takes 2 years to complete while degrees obtained at a university (Bachelor Degree ) take 4 or more years.

• There is no difference. I will obtain a bachelor's degree at both.