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6.7 Paying for Higher Education

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
___ times as many students drop out of degree and certificate programs due to finances and debt than grades.
a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

2.
Mrs. Donahue graduated from College in
a)

1784

b)

1884

c)

1984

d)

2084

3.

Money awarded to students that does not have to be repaid and is based on academic or other achievements.

a)
Loan default
b)
Scholarship
c)
Subsidized loan
d)
Unsubsidized loan
4.
Failure to pay a loan according to the agreed upon terms.
a)

Loan default

b)

Financial need

c)

Forbearance

d)

Grant

e)

Scholarship

5.

Financial aid that may be given for many purposes, not necessarily just for education. Does not have to be repaid.

a)

Grant

b)

Financial need

c)

Forbearance

d)

Loan default

e)

Scholarship

6.
You should never have to pay for a scholarship.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
You only have to complete the FAFSA application once for the entire time you are in school.
a)

True

b)

False

8.
All federal student loans have the same interest rates
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Private loans often have lower interest rates than federal loans
a)

True

b)

False

10.

SAI stands for

a)

Student Aid Index

b)

Student Aid Indicator

11.
If you are a dependent, you only have to submit information about yourself when completing the FAFSA.
a)

True

b)

False

12.
FAFSA stands for
a)

Free Assistance for Federal Student Aid

b)

Free Attendance for Federal Student Aid

c)

Free Armadillo for Federal Student Aid

d)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

13.
What happens if you do not repay your student loan?
a)

It's not a big deal, you were just a kid when you borrowed the money.

b)

Your wages could be garnished and your credit score will go down. You will lose eligibility for future aid.

14.

You borrowed money through a federal program to pay for your education this year.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

15.

You work in an office on campus after class every day.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

16.

Your parents borrowed money through a US government program for parents of college students.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

17.

You were raised by a single parent. Your family income qualified you to receive a need-based award from the US government.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

18.

You work 20 hours per week in the library at your college.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

19.

What is a benefit of going to college and having a college degree?

a)

Lower lifetime earnings

b)

Lower interest rates on future loans

c)

Expanded professional and social netowrk

d)

Guaranteed starting salary of $50,000 after graduation

20.

All of the following are costs of going to college EXCEPT...

a)

Tuition and fees

b)

Room and board

c)

Textbooks and school supplies

d)

Scholarships and grants

21.

Why should you file the FAFSA as early as possible?

a)

It can help your chances of being accepted into schools

b)

State aid is given out on a first-come, first-serve basis

c)

You're guaranteed to get more merit-based scholarships

d)

You'll get a lower interest rate on federal student loans

22.

Which is TRUE about the FAFSA?

a)

You only need to file the FAFSA 1x in your college career

b)

Your parents must earn below a set amount for you to apply

c)

You need to file it at the start of every quarter/semester

d)

There is no cost to file the FAFSA

23.

True or False: Going to community college is a good financial option for students who didn't get into their dream school the first time they applied.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

True or False: If your family is considered low income, you may see reductions in your tuition costs.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

True or False: Going to community college is a good financial option for students who aren't quite sure what degree they would like to pursue.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

Millions of people can't afford to make their student loan payment every month

b)

Our culture accepts student loan debt as normal and sometime even refers to it as good debt.

c)

Debt is owing anything to anyone for any reason

d)

A student loan is an award

27.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

On-the-job training often combines a professional trainer, hands -on activities and formal classroom training.

b)

Students who are looking to learn specific skills can look into free or low -cost certifications found online, at community colleges, or through government-funded programs.

c)

An associateʹs degree is a two-year degree that can offer specialized training and a flexible schedule that allows you to work while you earn your degree.

d)

All high-paying careers require a four-year college degree.

28.

You'll only need to complete the FAFSA once during your college education.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

A four-year degree is necessary regardless of which career you're entering.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Can I go to trade school right after high school?

a)

Yes

b)

No

31.

Which degree do you leave community college with?

a)

Bachelors

b)

Masters

c)

Associates

d)

PhD

32.

There are no loans available for people who want to attend a trade school.

a)

True

b)

False

33.
___________________________ is funding to a student to help pay for education-related expenses.
a)

financial aid

b)

fee

c)

room and board

d)

loan entrance counseling

34.

The SAI is

a)

a number used to determine how much federal student aid the student could receive

b)

a number used to determine how much academic scholarship a student could receive

35.

Part time employment to earn money while in school.

a)

Scholarships

b)

Grants

c)

Work‐Study

36.

These loans are funded by the federal government.

a)

Low‐cost federal loans

b)

Higher cost private loans

37.

Who is eligible to receive Direct Subsidized loans?

a)

Graduate students

b)

Professional students

c)

Undergraduate students

d)

Students enrolled less than half-time

38.

How much does it cost to file the FAFSA?

a)

It is free

b)

It is free the first time you file, but costs $9.99/year thereafter

c)

It is 2% of your total loan amount

d)

$50

39.

Typically, when should you first file the FAFSA?

a)

After you finish freshman year of high school

b)

October or November of your last year of high school

c)

After you receive your Student Aid Index

d)

Once you are ready to start repaying your student loans

40.

Which of the following is TRUE about the Student Aid Index (SAI)?

a)

The lower your SAI the more financial aid you are eligible for

b)

The higher your SAI the more financial aid you are eligible for

c)

The lower your SAI the less financial aid you are eligible for

d)

Your SAI does not impact how much financial aid you are eligible for

41.

What is the difference between a subsidized loan and an unsubsidized loan?

a)
Both subsidized and unsubsidized loans have the same interest payment structure.
b)

A subsidized loan has interest paid by the government during certain periods, while an unsubsidized loan adds interest while you are in school.

c)
A subsidized loan has a fixed interest rate, while an unsubsidized loan has a variable rate.
d)
A subsidized loan is only available to graduate students, while an unsubsidized loan is for undergraduates.