AVID IV Fall 22

The general term used to describe money received for college/higher education

• Financial AED

• Finances

• Financed Education

• Financial Aid

A type of financial aid that allows students to work and pay off a portion of their tuition

• Work Study Programs

• Paid Internships

• Employee Compensation Programs

• Scholastic Job Programs

Money borrowed from the government or private organizations that must be paid back

• Internship

• Financial Borrowing

• Loans

• Interest

Strategy 1: Which of the following should not be on your list of scholarship items

• Transcripts

• Letters of Rec

• 250 - 500 word essay

• Proof of Debt

It is better to apply for a few scholarships that you know you can get rather than apply to a large amount of scholarships and waste your time.

• True

• False

The general term used to describe money received for college/higher education

• Financial AED

• Financed Education

• Finances

• Financial Aid

What does the acronym FAFSA mean?

• Financial Application for Free Student Assistance

• Free Assistance for Fast Student Approval

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Formal Application for Federal Student Assistance

Does it cost money to file the FAFSA?

• Yes

• Only if you fill it out after January 1st

• No

• Only if your college requires a fee

The FAFSA becomes available starting...

• January 1

• March 2

• May 1

• October 1

Which one of these things do you NOT need to fill out the FAFSA?

• Birth certificate (or proof of U.S. citizenship)

• Tax information from parent(s)

• Parent and student FSA IDs

• Your Social Security Number