LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

You must go to a prestigious school in order for employers to recognize your talents and strengths

• TRUE

• FALSE

A wise college plan does not include

• Creating a budget and starting to save now

• Finding the most expensive, prestigious college so that you can impress

• Shopping around for the most low-cost academic option

• Scoring well on the ACT or SAT

Allows students to learn basic professional skills in two years or less; typically cut out many of the general courses required by traditional universities

• Trade school

• Self-education

Usually a professional trainer serves as the course instructor and uses a combination of hands -on activities and formal classroom training

• Associate's degree

• On-the-job-training

The total estimated student loan debt outstanding (unpaid) is over:

• JUST OVER $ I,000,000,000,000 TRILLION

• $ 10,000 THOUSAND

• $7,000,000,000,000 TRILLION

• $1,000,000,000 BILLION

Which of the following is not a good option when it comes to paying for your education?

• PLAN AHEAD

• ASK MOM & DAD FOR LOANS

• FILL OUT FAFSA

• GET A PART-TIME JOB!

Which of the following are ways that you can invest in yourself?

• Find a mentor

• Surround yourself with people who have similar goals and ambitions as you

• Read books

• All of the above

A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded on the basis of academic, athletic or other achievements

• GRANTS

• SCHOLARSHIPS

A program that allows students to work part time while continuing their studies

• WORK STUDY

• OVERTIME

Which of the following statements is REALLY FALSE?

• Millions of people can’t afford to make their student loan payment every month.

• Our culture accepts student loan debt as normal OR GOOD DEBT!

• Debt is owing anything to anyone for any reason.

• A student loan is an award.