Which is not sticker price of an institute of higher education includes?

B. Loans and their associated fees

A. Tuition, housing, food, books and other costs

C. Tuition, scholarship, grants and loans

D. Scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid

What is a sticker price for higher education?

D. The price of attendance includes tuition, room and board, books and other costs

A. The price of tuition broken down into monthly payments

B. The cost of each class is broken down by how much each credit is worth

C. An analysis of how much you will pay after scholarships and grants have been accepted

Buying used textbooks, cooking your own meals and biking instead of driving can all reduce the?

B. Full costs of higher education

A. Tuition for any given school

Which of the following is not an example of how you can reduce the full cost of higher education?

B. Buy all books at the bookstore as early as possible

A. Cook your own meals instead of using a meal plan

C. Live close to campus so you can bike or walk to class

D. Live in shared housing to share costs

Which of the following is not an example of how you can reduce the full cost of higher education?

C. Eat at restaurants and fast food places regularly

A. Buy used textbooks and rent other needed ones

B. Live at home and commute to campus nearby

D. Live on campus to reduce transportation costs

Why are net costs of higher education different from sticker prices?

A. Sticker prices include all scholarships, grants and special program financing

B. Net costs are higher since they include interest charged to basic costs

C. Net costs include all scholarships, grants and special program financing

D. Sticker prices are higher since they include interest charged to basic costs of higher education

Are net costs or sticker prices lower for higher education and why?

C. Net costs are lower since they include all scholarships, grants and special program financing

A. Net costs are lower since they don't include interest charged to basic costs

B. Sticker prices are lower since they include all scholarships, grants and special program financing

D. Sticker prices are lower since they don't include interest charged to basic costs

How can attending a community college help create a positive return on investment for higher education?

B. You spend less money the first 2 years and then transfer to a 4 year institution

A. It can extend your studies by two years

C. Since community colleges are intense, they cover all 4 years of college in 2 years

D. Community colleges generally charge less money for their books

Choosing the higher education institution with the cheapest sticker price might be a bad idea because?

A. Sticker prices always have hidden costs which may increase the overall costs

B. More expensive schools may be cheaper once the net cost has been determined

C. Cheaper schools usually charge more for housing which is not a part of a sticker price

D. Cheaper schools usually will not allow you to apply for financial aid

Why would finding graduation rates be helpful in determining an institution's return on investment?

A. It shows that the value of education can increase over time, improving a return on investment

B. A school that shows students take more years to graduate may show that the quality of the classes is not great

C. Taking longer to complete higher education means that you savor the learning and this increases a return on investment

D. Taking more than four years to graduate will increase costs and may impact return on investment

A ______ can help you estimate how much money you might get in scholarships and grants at a given institution of higher education

A. Return on investment calculator

What can help you estimate how much money you might get in scholarships and grants at a given institution of higher education?

C. Return on investment calculator

A net price calculator?

D. Helps estimate the amount of money you might get in scholarships and grants

A. Shows a true picture of your return on investment at the institute of your choice

B. Helps you find and apply for different scholarships

C. Provides an accurate sticker price of the institute of your choice

Financial aid letters show your aid and costs of attendance for?

D. The entire time you plan on attending

Which of the following is true about financial aid letters from institutes of higher education?

C. They only include aid for one year. You must reapply for financial aid every year

A. They only describe the types of financial aid you are eligible for; you then must apply for it all

B. They include funding for every year that you are enrolled in school

D. They include funding that must be accepted as a full package

Financial aid letters from institutes of higher education show your yearly aid and costs for attending. This means that you will need to?

A. Apply for admission now that you know the financial aid offer

B. Accept everything that they offer

C. Accept everything that they offer

What do you need to consider to decide if you can afford to go to an institute of higher education?

C. Cost of Attendance (COA) and financial aid

A. Tuition costs, scholarships, and grants

B. Cost of Attendance (COA) and loan costs

If a school is offering a lot in financial aid, what else do you need to consider when trying to determine if a school is going to fit your budget?

C. Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What are you calculating if you add together an estimate of tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies and other higher education expenses?

A. Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Which is an example of an income-driven repayment plan for student loans?

B. Payment amounts are based on a percentage of what you earn

A. Payments are the same every month for 10 years

C. Payments start lower and increase every 2 years

D. Payments are low and can last up to 25 years

Which is an example of an extended repayment plan for student loans?

C. Payment amounts are based on a percentage of your income

A. Payments are the same every month for 10 years

B. Payments start lower and increase every 2 years

D. Payments are low and can last up to 25 years

Which is an example of a graduated repayment plan for student loans?

A. Payments are the same every month for 10 years

B. Payments start lower and increase every 2 years

C. Payment amounts are based on a percentage of what you earn

D. Payments are low and can last up to 25 years

If Emmett wants to pay off his student loan by making monthly payments for 10 years, what type of repayment plan is best for him?

D. Income-driven repayment plan

If Gabi wants to pay off her student loan by starting with a low amount and then increasing it every two years, what type of repayment plan is best for her?

D. Income-driven repayment plan

If Alejandro wants to pay off his student loan by basing it on how much he is earning at his job after graduation, what type of repayment plan is best for him?

D. Income-driven repayment plan

High student loan payments can impact all of the following life decisions except?

B. Getting married and having children

Which of the following is an example of how high student loan debt can impact a person's life decisions?

D. A person may choose to use public transportation instead of buying a car since they can't afford a down payment

A. High student loan debt can be used as collateral and improve a person's chance at buying a car

B. A person may choose to buy a house instead of renting an apartment since they can afford a large down payment

C. High student loan debt can make it easier to borrow more and continue studies in graduate school

Which of the following is an example of how high student loan debt can impact a person's life decisions?

B. A person may choose to rent instead of buying a home since they can't afford a down payment

A. High student loan debt can make it easier to borrow more and continue studies in graduate school

C. A person may choose to buy a car instead of leasing since they can afford a large down payment

D. High student loan debt can be used as collateral and improve a person's chance at buying a house

When gathering information about certain occupations, be sure to understand how you are paid. What is the difference between a salary and an hourly wage?

B. A salary is paid no matter how many hours you work whereas an hourly wage is paid only for the time on your job

A. An hourly wage usually has benefits and is flexible whereas a salary does not

C. An hourly wage is paid in installments, whereas a salary is paid once a year

D. A salary is paid based on the time spent working and an hourly wage is paid when the job is complete

What best describes the relationship between short and long term goals?

A. Setting short-term goals now helps reach long-term goals later

B. Setting long-term goals now helps reach short-term goals later

C. Short and long term goals are the same thing, just different sizes

D. Short term goals are accomplished when you can't do long term ones

What is an example of an interest leading to a career choice?

C. An interest in helping others leads to a career in medicine

A. An interest in animals leads to a career in marketing

B. An interest in music leads to a career in zoology

D. An interest in science leads to a career in hospitality

How can short term goals best lead towards accomplishing long term career goals?

C. Learning skills, earning certifications and gaining experience can prepare someone for a desired career

A. Following a list of specific steps to accomplish will guarantee a spot in a desired career

B. By choosing one short term goal, a person can accomplish a long term career goal

D. Short term goals are not needed to accomplish long term career goals

Which best defines the relationship between short and long term goals?

C. Short term goals are smaller steps that can help accomplish a long term goal

A. Short term goals are easy and long term goals are hard

B. Short term goals can be accomplished, long term goals can't

D. Short term goals are related to jobs and long term goals are related to industries

When gathering information about an industry, pay attention to whether it is a growth industry. What does this mean?

D. An industry that is growing and adding jobs, which means it may be easier to get work

A. An industry that requires you to grow a lot by learning new skills. Can be difficult to get into

B. An industry that is going through growing pains which means that might not be very flexible

C. An industry that is growing so that it might be difficult to get a job in it

What best describes the difference between careers and industries?

A. A career is related to what you do and an industry is related to how you do it

C. An industry is a field or a subject area whereas careers are the type of work that is done by an individual

D. Industries are specific jobs and careers are a pattern of jobs

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A positive return on investment for higher education happens when?

A. You get a really good scholarship and discounts on tuition

B. Your earnings potential is higher than the cost of your education

C. You land a job after graduating

D. The costs of higher education are less than you expected

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

If your earning potential is higher than the cost of your higher education, you will have a?

A. Positive experience while earning a degree

B. Negative return on investment for higher education

C. Negative experience while earning a degree

D. Positive return on investment for higher education

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is not something to consider when trying to get a positive return on investment (ROI) for higher education?

A. The cost of attendance

B. The type of food that is offered on the meal plan

C. Your expected career income

D. The financial aid package that is offered to you

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jobs and careers that require degrees or certificates generally?

A. Earn about the same amount of money as jobs that require little or no training

B. Earn more money than jobs that require little or no training

C. Have fewer responsibilities than jobs that require little or no training

D. Earn less money than jobs that require little or no training

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Higher education typically has a positive return on investment because?

A. Many of the classes you will take will help you see the world in a new way

B. You will form some long lasting friendships that will have a positive impact on your life

C. You can earn credits over the summer and finish school early

D. Jobs and careers that require a degree or certificate generally earn higher salaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of why higher education typically has a positive return on investment (ROI)?

A. The jobs you can get with higher education will earn more money than jobs without a degree or certificate

B. Higher paying jobs come with experience, not with earning a degree or certificate

C. Higher education usually results in a lot of debt which can be difficult to afford

D. The highest paying jobs come with a high school diploma which is an important reason to finish high school

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The full cost of attendance to an institute of higher education, including tuition, room and board, books and other costs is known as?

A. A full ride

B. The net cost

C. The sticker price

D. The reduced price

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