Life After High School

What information do most students need to complete the FAFSA for college?

• if you are under 24, your parents' income plus your income from all sources which can be found on federal tax returns, W-2 forms, records of earnings from investments, etc.

• only your income and your tax return from the previous year

• your parents' income from their employer only and your income, which can be found on your W2 forms

• nothing because the federal government already knows everything about you

What is a ranking system?

• student plays duck, duck goose & the goose selection wins

• student chooses the selection his/her friends prefer

• each alternative is ranked low to high, based on identified criteria; item with the highest score is chosen

• student chooses selection his/her parents prefer

FAFSA is an acronym that stands for _________________.

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Federal Application for Free Student Assistance

• First Application for Free Student Aid

• Fundamental Approach to Financial Student Assistance

What is a common path students take after high school to gain specialized skills?

• Vocational training

• Traveling abroad

• Volunteering

• Starting a business

Which of the following is a benefit of attending college after high school?

• Guaranteed employment

• Higher earning potential

• Immediate financial independence

• No student loans

What is a gap year?

• A year spent working full-time

• A year taken off between high school and college

• A year dedicated to learning a new language

• A year spent in military service

Which of the following is a potential challenge of entering the workforce directly after high school?

• Gaining work experience

• Earning a steady income

• Limited career advancement opportunities

• Building a professional network

What is an apprenticeship?

• A short-term internship

• A program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction

• A volunteer program

• A study abroad program

Which of the following is a reason some students choose community college after high school?

• Higher tuition costs

• Limited course options

• Smaller class sizes

• Lack of extracurricular activities

What is the primary purpose of a resume?

• To list personal hobbies

• To showcase professional experience and skills

• To provide a personal biography

• To display academic achievements only