EVERFI: Education and Financial Aid
Authored by Samantha Isaacs
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11th Grade
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This quiz focuses on financial literacy education, specifically covering college financing and financial aid options for high school students preparing for higher education. The content is appropriate for 11th and 12th grade students who are beginning the college planning process and need to understand the various forms of financial assistance available to them. The questions assess students' knowledge of fundamental financial aid concepts including the distinction between free money (grants) versus borrowed funds (loans), the advantages of federal versus private student loans, scholarship search strategies, FAFSA application timing and requirements, and the ability to match student profiles with appropriate scholarship opportunities. Students need to understand basic financial terminology, comprehend the differences between various aid programs, and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate financial scenarios and make informed decisions about funding their education. Created by Samantha Isaacs, an Other subject teacher in US who teaches grade 11. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for introducing students to the complex world of college financing and can be effectively used as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before they begin their actual college application process. The quiz works well as a warm-up activity to begin discussions about financial planning, as homework to reinforce classroom instruction on college financing, or as a review tool before students meet with guidance counselors about their post-secondary plans. Teachers can use this assessment to identify knowledge gaps and provide targeted instruction on areas where students need additional support. The content aligns with personal finance education standards including CCSS Mathematical Practices for problem-solving and reasoning, as well as state-specific financial literacy standards that emphasize understanding credit, debt management, and making informed financial decisions about education investments.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of financial aid is considered free money?
Grants
Work-Study programs
Federal student loans
ROTC
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main benefit of taking out a federal student loan instead of a private loan?
You can defer paying out your loan until 5 years after graduation.
You may qualify for loan forgiveness after you graduate.
You will have a higher interest rate for a federal student loan.
You can pay the principal down faster on a federal student loan.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these places would be a good place to look for a scholarship?
State capital
Court house
College website
Online job board
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When do you need to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
The year before college and every year you attend.
Two years before college and every year you attend
Once, after you have been accepted into college
Once, after you have completed your first semester
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rosa is getting ready to fill out the FAFSA. Which is these documents will she need to fill it out?
Individual tax returns
High school transcript
Driving record
Most recent pay slip
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Marcus is a high school senior in Atlanta. He plays baseball and is president of the mock trial club. He would like to major in political science in college and become a lawyer. Which of these scholarships would he be qualified to apply for?
City of Atlanta basketball scholarship
Teach for America student scholarship
American Bar Association law scholarship
Literary Board Society student scholarship
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