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Choosing a College

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the acronym FAFSA mean?

a)

Financial Application for Free Student Assistance

b)

Free Assistance for Fast Student Approval

c)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

d)

Formal Application for Federal Student Assistance

2.

Does it cost money to file the FAFSA?

a)

Yes

b)

Only if you fill it out after January 1st

c)

No

d)

Only if your college requires a fee

3.

Filling out the FAFSA qualifies you for...(check all that apply)

a)

federal grants

b)

work study opportunities

c)

merit-based scholarships

d)

federal loans

e)

private loans

4.

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

a)

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

b)

Tax information from parent(s)

c)

Parent and student FSA IDs

d)

Your Social Security Number

5.

True or False? The FAFSA will only help you get federal financial aid, not state or college-based financial aid.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The formula colleges use to determine your financial aid package is:

a)

Cost of attendance minus local scholarships you get

b)

Expected family contribution minus local scholarships you get

c)

Expected family contribution plus your personal contribution

d)

Cost of attendance minus expected family contribution

7.

You file the FAFSA once over the course of your college career.

a)

True, you only file once.

b)

False, file every year.

8.

Most need-based aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis so it is best to file the FAFSA as soon as possible.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What does EFC stand for?

a)

Education Fund Contribution

b)

Expected Family Contribution

c)

Education Family Contribution

d)

None of the above

10.

What does SAR stand for?

a)

Standard Aid Report

b)

Student Aid Ratio

c)

Student Aid Report

d)

None of the above

11.

Does it cost money to file the FAFSA?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only if you fill it out after January 1st

d)

Only if your college requires a fee

12.

If your parents live together, you...

a)

Include them both on FAFSA

b)

Include them both on FAFSA only if they are living together AND married

c)

Include only the parent who makes more money

d)

Include only the parent who you prefer

13.

If your parents are divorced and do not live together...

a)

You must report the information for them both in every circumstance

b)

You must only report the information for the parent who either financially supports you the most or who you live with the most

c)

You cannot apply for FAFSA

d)

You do not have to report any parent information

14.

Grants are...

a)

Earned Money

b)

Borrowed Money

c)

Free Money

d)

Not given through FAFSA

15.

Loans are...

a)

Free Money

b)

Borrowed Money

c)

Earned Money

d)

Not given through FAFSA

16.

If you live with your parent(s) or guardian(s) then they will need to have their_________ in order to fill out the FAFSA.

a)

last year's report cards

b)

last year's tax forms

17.

What Documents will you need to apply for FAFSA?

a)

Your W-2 forms for the previous year or other records of money earned

b)

Your Federal Income Tax Return for the previous year

c)

Your parents' Federal Income Tax Return for the previous year if you are a dependent student.

d)

All of the above

18.

When you are attending college the government pays the interest on this loan?

a)

Direct Subsidized Loan

b)

Direct Unsubsidized Loan

c)

Direct Plus Loan

d)

Direct Consolidated Loan

19.

When you are attending college the interest continues to be added on to this loan?

a)

Direct Subsidized Loan

b)

Direct Unsubsidized Loan

c)

Direct Plus Loan

d)

Direct Consolidated Loan

20.

Only parents and graduate students can apply for this type of loan?

a)

Direct Subsidized Loan

b)

Direct Unsubsidized Loan

c)

Direct Plus Loan

d)

Direct Consolidated Loan

21.

This type of loan will combine Private and Direct Education Loans

a)

Direct Subsidized Loan

b)

Direct Unsubsidized Loan

c)

Direct Plus Loan

d)

Direct Consolidated Loan

22.

This option allows you to serve your country and pay for college without having to pick up a weapon.

a)

AmeriCorp

b)

US Military

c)

GI BILL

d)

ROTC

23.

If you would like to go to college and be in the military at the same time,

a)

AmeriCorp

b)

US Military Academy

c)

GI BILL

d)

ROTC

24.

Which option would allow you to go back to school after serving in the military?

a)

AmeriCorp

b)

US Military Academy

c)

GI BILL

d)

ROTC

25.

If you are attending a non military school you can still join the military organization called

a)

AmeriCorp

b)

US Military Academy

c)

GI BILL

d)

ROTC

26.

While in High school you can take challenging classes with

a)

Ivy Tech

b)

Vincennes University

c)

Southeastern Career center

d)

All of the above

27.

Which of these are not considered College classes?

a)

Ivy Tech

b)

Vincennes University

c)

Southeastern Career center

d)

All of the above

28.

This option would allow you to graduate with an associates degree.

a)

Ivy Tech

b)

Vincennes University

c)

Southeastern Career center

d)

All of the above

29.

Which three college options would expand your worldwide view the most?

a)

Diversity Classes

b)

Sports

c)

Study Abroad

d)

Speakers and Visiting professors

e)

Greek Life

30.

You should only pick a school for their academic programs.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Which type of colleges are funded by local and state governments and usually offer lower tuition rates?

a)

private

b)

public

c)

for profit

32.

Which type of colleges rely mainly on tuition, fees and private sources of funding?

a)

private

b)

public

c)

for profit

33.

4 year colleges typically lead to associate's degrees.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Which of the following describes colleges or universities which focus on a broad base of courses which includes areas such as literature, history, languages, mathematics and life sciences

a)

life science arts

b)

humanistic arts

c)

liberal arts

d)

general education

35.

Finding a college that meets your needs involves matching your priorities with the characteristics of the schools you researched.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Definition: The percentage of students who complete their program of studies within the established time frame for the program

a)

retention rate

b)

graduation rate

c)

career placement rate

d)

completion rate

37.

Which of the following S's would not help you graduate college?

a)

sleep

b)

study

c)

social life

d)

swag

38.

This is an event where multiple colleges present information to students interested in learning more about various colleges.

a)

Scholarship

b)

Community Service

c)

AP Course

d)

College Fair

39.

This is a place where you can choose to live on a college campus

a)

Dining hall

b)

Dorm room

c)

Lecture hall

d)

Apartment

40.

This term is when students volunteer in their area.

a)

College prep

b)

Community service

c)

Helping

d)

Scholarship

41.

This is when you visit a school to see if it is a good fit for you.

a)

Campus tour

b)

Visit

c)

Vacation

d)

College fair

42.

These are classes that you can take in high school to earn college credit

a)

Honors

b)

AP

c)

Community service

d)

Pathway

43.

True or false: after choosing a college to attend, you can never transfer to another college

a)

True

b)

False

44.

This is a local school that is a cheaper option and allows you to work at your own pace

a)

University

b)

Trade school

c)

College

d)

Community college

45.

This degree is earned after two years of graduate school.

a)

Bachelors

b)

Masters

c)

Doctorate

d)

GED

46.

This degree is earned typically after 2-4 years of graduate/masters degree.

a)

Masters

b)

Bachelors

c)

GED

d)

Doctorate

47.

How many years is a typical college or university?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

48.

This is a term that offers cheaper tuition to students from that particular area.

a)

In state

b)

Out of state

c)

Scholarship

d)

Resume

49.

This type of degree can be earned at a community college in just two years

a)

Masters

b)

Bachelors

c)

Associates

d)

Doctorate

50.

This is what you must submit in order to be considered for a college/university

a)

Transcripts

b)

Proof

c)

Scholarship

d)

Application