Chapter 7

Many high schoolers get so caught up in the idea of the college experience that they don't think critically about . . .

• Their high school GPA

• How their college choice will affect their

  financial future

• Their dream job

• What requirements they need to get

  into college

Student loans are a type of "good" debt.

• True

• False

Part of making a plan to __________ involves searching for scholarships, saving, and talking with your family about what kind of financial help you'll get.

• Pay cash for college

• Live in a dorm

• Take out a student loan

• Get good grades

You can fund your education by finding the right mix of ________, _______, and _________.

• Cash; loans; grants

• Grants; scholarships; work

• Work; loans; cash

• Scholarships; trust funds; federal aid

Ask yourself, "Do I need this ________ for my __________?"

before you start applying to schools.

• Loan; future

• Grant; job

• Degree; career

• Career; college

What's a better question to ask instead of, "Where do I want to go to college?"

• "What do I want to do for a career?"

• "How do I get into college?"

• "Where do I want to live?"

• "Do I want to go to college?"

It takes the average person to pay off their student loan debt.

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 2 years

Private student loans typically have a higher interest rate than

federal student loans.

• True

• False

Getting good grades and scoring well on college entrance exams give you a better chance of____________.

• Going to an out-of-state college

• Getting a scholarship

• Getting an interview

• Graduating early

Since federal funding is often awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, you'll be more likely to get financial help by filling out your FAFSA as soon as possible.

• True

• False