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WorksheetsPaying for College
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 13mins
Your father lost his job and the family's income became much lower. You receive money from the government to pay for college.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
You borrowed money through a federal program to pay for your education this year.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
You entered your painting in a contest and won $750 to pay for your college expenses.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
You work in an office on campus after class every day.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your tuition while you play on the college team.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
Your parents borrowed money through a US government program for parents of college students.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
You work 20 hours per week in the library at your college.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
This is the degree normally awarded by a community college
Associates degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD
This is the cost of classes when choosing a public college in the same state you reside in
In-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition
Room and board
Public college / university
A grant is...
a type of financial aid (free money), usually given by the government based on the student's need
money earned by working at the school as a way to pay for classes
money borrowed that the student has to pay back later plus interest
A work study is...
a type of financial aid (free money), usually given by the government based on the student's need
money earned by working at the school as a way to pay for classes
money borrowed that the student has to pay back later plus interest
A loan is...
Money awarded based on academic or other talent/achievement which does not require repayment
money earned by working at the school as a way to pay for classes
money borrowed that the student has to pay back later plus interest
A scholarship is...
money borrowed that the student has to pay back later plus interest
Money awarded based on academic or other talent/achievement which does not require repayment
money earned by working at the school as a way to pay for classes
A Bachelor's Degree is...
a degree earned after 2 years of study from college or university
a degree earned after 4 years of study from college or university
a post-graduate degree earned after three years of study
An Associate's Degree is...
a degree earned after 2 years of study from college or university
a degree earned after 4 years of study from college or university
a post-graduate degree earned after three years of study
Emily is a high school student at El Paso Leadership Academy in El Paso, Texas. She is determined to go to college in San Antonio, Texas. However, her parents dream of her attending the University of California in Los Angeles, California. Which would be the most economical (lowest cost) option?
In-State University
Out-of-State University
