Unit 11 Review

How long does it typically take to get a Bachelor's Degree?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

What is a drawback of private schools?

• no career counselors

• they are more expensive

• lack of options

• lack of networking

What is an advantage of community colleges?

• more options

• lower tuition

• on campus housing

• more prestige

What is a reason for going to a trade school?

• more options

• easier schedule

• hands-on training

• free tuition

What is a benefit of a public university?

• campus life and programs

• prestige

• low cost for out-of-state students

• no meal card requirement

What is true about student loans?

• they don't have to be paid back

• there is no interest

• they may be government-backed or private

• they are all subsidized

What is a long-term benefit of post-secondary education or training?

• start making money sooner

• no student loans

• higher average lifelong earnings

• guaranteed employment

What kind of aid does NOT need to be paid back?

• loans

• unsubsidized interest

• tuition

• grants

What is an additional expense that students have to pay in college?

• fees

• federal grants

• interest on scholarships

• professor's salaries

What should you consider when choosing a college?

• acceptance rate

• debt after graduation

• earnings after graduation

• all of these