WorksheetsChoosing a College
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What does the acronym FAFSA mean?
Financial Application for Free Student Assistance
Free Assistance for Fast Student Approval
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Formal Application for Federal Student Assistance
Does it cost money to file the FAFSA?
Yes
Only if you fill it out after January 1st
No
Only if your college requires a fee
Filling out the FAFSA qualifies you for...(check all that apply)
federal grants
work study opportunities
merit-based scholarships
federal loans
private loans
Which one of these things do you NOT need to fill out the FAFSA?
Birth certificate (or proof of U.S. citizenship)
Tax information from parent(s)
Parent and student FSA IDs
Your Social Security Number
True or False? The FAFSA will only help you get federal financial aid, not state or college-based financial aid.
True
False
The formula colleges use to determine your financial aid package is:
Cost of attendance minus local scholarships you get
Expected family contribution minus local scholarships you get
Expected family contribution plus your personal contribution
Cost of attendance minus expected family contribution
You file the FAFSA once over the course of your college career.
True, you only file once.
False, file every year.
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.
True
False
What does EFC stand for?
Education Fund Contribution
Expected Family Contribution
Education Family Contribution
None of the above
What does SAR stand for?
Standard Aid Report
Student Aid Ratio
Student Aid Report
None of the above
Does it cost money to file the FAFSA?
Yes
No
Only if you fill it out after January 1st
Only if your college requires a fee
If your parents live together, you...
Include them both on FAFSA
Include them both on FAFSA only if they are living together AND married
Include only the parent who makes more money
Include only the parent who you prefer
If your parents are divorced and do not live together...
You must report the information for them both in every circumstance
You must only report the information for the parent who either financially supports you the most or who you live with the most
You cannot apply for FAFSA
You do not have to report any parent information
Grants are...
Earned Money
Borrowed Money
Free Money
Not given through FAFSA
Loans are...
Free Money
Borrowed Money
Earned Money
Not given through FAFSA
If you live with your parent(s) or guardian(s) then they will need to have their_________ in order to fill out the FAFSA.
last year's report cards
last year's tax forms
What Documents will you need to apply for FAFSA?
Your W-2 forms for the previous year or other records of money earned
Your Federal Income Tax Return for the previous year
Your parents' Federal Income Tax Return for the previous year if you are a dependent student.
All of the above
When you are attending college the government pays the interest on this loan?
Direct Subsidized Loan
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Direct Plus Loan
Direct Consolidated Loan
When you are attending college the interest continues to be added on to this loan?
Direct Subsidized Loan
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Direct Plus Loan
Direct Consolidated Loan
Only parents and graduate students can apply for this type of loan?
Direct Subsidized Loan
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Direct Plus Loan
Direct Consolidated Loan
This type of loan will combine Private and Direct Education Loans
Direct Subsidized Loan
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Direct Plus Loan
Direct Consolidated Loan
This option allows you to serve your country and pay for college without having to pick up a weapon.
AmeriCorp
US Military
GI BILL
ROTC
If you would like to go to college and be in the military at the same time,
AmeriCorp
US Military Academy
GI BILL
ROTC
Which option would allow you to go back to school after serving in the military?
AmeriCorp
US Military Academy
GI BILL
ROTC
If you are attending a non military school you can still join the military organization called
AmeriCorp
US Military Academy
GI BILL
ROTC
While in High school you can take challenging classes with
Ivy Tech
Vincennes University
Southeastern Career center
All of the above
Which of these are not considered College classes?
Ivy Tech
Vincennes University
Southeastern Career center
All of the above
This option would allow you to graduate with an associates degree.
Ivy Tech
Vincennes University
Southeastern Career center
All of the above
Which three college options would expand your worldwide view the most?
Diversity Classes
Sports
Study Abroad
Speakers and Visiting professors
Greek Life
You should only pick a school for their academic programs.
True
False
Which type of colleges are funded by local and state governments and usually offer lower tuition rates?
private
public
for profit
Which type of colleges rely mainly on tuition, fees and private sources of funding?
private
public
for profit
4 year colleges typically lead to associate's degrees.
True
False
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
life science arts
humanistic arts
liberal arts
general education
Finding a college that meets your needs involves matching your priorities with the characteristics of the schools you researched.
True
False
Definition: The percentage of students who complete their program of studies within the established time frame for the program
retention rate
graduation rate
career placement rate
completion rate
Which of the following S's would not help you graduate college?
sleep
study
social life
swag
This is an event where multiple colleges present information to students interested in learning more about various colleges.
Scholarship
Community Service
AP Course
College Fair
This is a place where you can choose to live on a college campus
Dining hall
Dorm room
Lecture hall
Apartment
This term is when students volunteer in their area.
College prep
Community service
Helping
Scholarship
This is when you visit a school to see if it is a good fit for you.
Campus tour
Visit
Vacation
College fair
These are classes that you can take in high school to earn college credit
Honors
AP
Community service
Pathway
True or false: after choosing a college to attend, you can never transfer to another college
True
False
This is a local school that is a cheaper option and allows you to work at your own pace
University
Trade school
College
Community college
This degree is earned after two years of graduate school.
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorate
GED
This degree is earned typically after 2-4 years of graduate/masters degree.
Masters
Bachelors
GED
Doctorate
How many years is a typical college or university?
1
4
3
2
This is a term that offers cheaper tuition to students from that particular area.
In state
Out of state
Scholarship
Resume
This type of degree can be earned at a community college in just two years
Masters
Bachelors
Associates
Doctorate
This is what you must submit in order to be considered for a college/university
Transcripts
Proof
Scholarship
Application
