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WorksheetsCost of College and how to Pay for it
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is a loan?
money you do not have to pay back
money given based on talents and grades
money borrowed which must be repaid, usually with interest
money you earn from working
What does post-secondary mean?
Going to a 4 year college
Going to a junior college
Going to tech school
Going to any schooling beyond high school
A degree received after 4 years of college
Associate's
Doctorate
Graduate Diploma
Bachelor's
Master's
What does it mean to go to a private school?
Job specific training (plumber, electrician)
Relatively cheaper tuition.
Smaller class sizes.
General study of classes for two years.
Associate's Degree
2 years
Bachelor's Degree
4 years
Master's Degree
5-6 years
Doctorate Degree
6-10 years
What does it mean to go to a public college?
More expensive tuition.
Larger class sizes.
It has a religious affiliation.
Students tend to receive more money in financial aid.
What is the fees paid for academic instruction at a post-secondary institution called?
Enrollment
Financial Aid
Scholarship
Tuition
A merit scholarship is based specifically on a student's financial need.
True
False
The degree a person earns after they receive a Bachelor's is
Doctorate
Associates
Masters
Diploma
Which of the following is not true about public universities?
They generally offer different rates for in state students
They are primarily funded through the federal government.
They are primarily funded through tuition, donations and endowments
They are often larger in size
What type of degree is earned most often at a local community college?
Doctorate
Certificate
Masters
Associates
Bachelors
Which of the following should a student NOT consider when choosing a post-secondary education path?
Which majors are offered
What your interests are
Academic reputation
Where your friends are going
If you can afford to attend
College that is not supported or funded by government money.
Private college
Public college
Tuition
Community College
Your primary course of study at a post-secondary institution is called a
degree
major
license
syllabus
Outside of the cost of academic instruction for a college, students who live on campus must also pay
Scholarship
Room & Board
Enrollment
Admissions
A bachelor’s degree could be received from
lone star community college
sam houston state university
eisenhower high school
compass
Students can earn an Associate Degree from a:
Houston Community College
University Of Houston
Texas Barber Technical College
None of the Above
A college or university funded by private sources without any control by a government agency. Tends to cost more.
Public School
Private School
Trade School
Community School
A college or university funded by local, state or national government that oversees and regulates the school’s operations.
Private School
Public School
University
Community College
A student’s concentrated field of study. Every major includes a required set of courses. Colleges typically ask students to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year.
Minor
Major
A 4 year undergraduate degree earned at a college or university
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
What does post-secondary mean?
Going to a 4 year college
Going to a junior college
Going to tech school
Going to any schooling beyond high school
Family Contribution (EFC)
Groups of jobs that require similar skills and interest.
wages
career
career clusters
job
A paid position involving a specific place and time and a specific task set by an employer.
job market
wages
salary
job
Describes a lifetime work history or a long-term participation in a particular field.
career
job
wage
salary
At least 40 hours a week.
part-time
lifestyles
consumers
full-time
A job in which a person works up to 30 hours a week.
ethics
job market
part-time
entry-level job
The way a person uses his/her time, energy, and other resources.
entry-level job
lifestyle
attitude
aptitude
the jobs that beginners start with to train them for higher-level jobs
part-time job
entry-level job
full-time job
lifestyle
Architecture and ______________
Construction
Finance
Manufacturing
Marketing
Arts, __________ and Communications
Finance
Transportation
Human Services
A/V Technology
Business, ___________ and Administration
Marketing
Management
Manufacturing
Construction
____________ and Training
Tourism
Finance
Education
Engineering
When placed in alphabetical order, this Career Cluster comes after Education and Training.
Health Science
Finance
Human Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Health _______
Technology
Science
Construction
Transportation
Hospitality and __________
Tourism
Manufacturing
A/V Technology
Transportation
__________ Services
Human
Health
Law
Education
Information _____________
Tourism
Education
Technology
Law
Career Cluster that starts with M but is not spelled with a "k"
Manufacturing
Marketing
Education
Law
Career Cluster that is has a "k" with in its name
Education
Technology
Finance
Marketing
________ and Public Service
Technology
Law
Finance
Transportation
Career Cluster that stand for STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Finance
Architecture and Construction
Manufacturing
___________, Distribution and Logistics
Transportation
Technology
Education
Finance
A certificate showing that someone passed a level of education.
application
interview
Diploma
reference
A degree you can get from a community college.
associate degree (AA)
bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
master’s degree (MA/MS)
doctoral or professional degree (pHD)
A form you fill out to get a job or get into college.
Interview
Application
Goals
Internship
A degree you can earn after the Bachelor's (1-3 years)
associate degree (AA)
bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
master’s degree (MA/MS)
doctoral or professional degree (pHD)
Activities are activities you can do outside of your classes like sports, clubs and volunteer hours.
industry
skills
extracurricular
training
A degree from a 4 year college.
associate degree (AA)
bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
master’s degree (MA/MS)
doctoral or professional degree (pHD)
A quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
qualifications
references
application
résumé
A way to get the skills needed to design, develop, and operate....
bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
Technical Training
job listing website
Diploma
Formal document a job applicant makes to qualify for a position.
interview
salary
résumé
qualifications
Payment paid every month or week
salary
application
Diploma
benefits
What is the difference between a Job and a Career
In Jobs you are paid by the hour, in Careers you have a salary.
In Jobs you have a salary, in Careers you have a salary.
Jobs don't have a future and a career leads to promotions
You make more in a job than a career
Definition of Occupational Cluster
A cluster of occupational peanuts
Group of careers that are related to each other
A book club of single mothers
Education vs. Income
A doctorate can get you $20,000 a year
High school can get you millions
Education is to teachers: Income is to bankers
Higher Education gets Higher Income
List Lowest to Highest Degree:
Professional, Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors, Associates
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Professional
Bachelors, Associates, Doctorate, Professional, Masters
Professional, Masters, Bachelors, Doctorate, Associates
a person’s main employment or way to make a living
degree
salary
résumé
occupation/job
received when graduating college, graduate school, or any school after high school
diploma
degree
résumé
occupation/job
received from a college or university, usually takes 2 years full-time
diploma
degree
associates degree
occupation/job
received from a college or university, usually takes 4 years full-time
diploma
Doctorate degree
associates degree
bachelor's degree
received after either a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree
diploma
Doctorate degree
associates degree
bachelor's degree
