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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which option describes a program where students earn money for education expenses through part-time campus jobs?

a)

Work study

b)

Subsidized loan

c)

Interest accrual

d)

Scholarship

2.

A student borrows money for education and must pay it back over time. What is this borrowing called?

a)

Scholarship

b)

Student Loan

c)

FAFSA

d)

Loan forgiveness

3.

Which term refers to a program that can cancel part or all of a borrower’s remaining student loan balance after meeting certain service or payment requirements?

a)

Loan forgiveness

b)

Work study

c)

Unsubsidized

d)

Deferment

4.

Fill in the blank: FAFSA is sent to (a)   , states, and the government to decide how much aid you need for college.

5.

True or False: The FAFSA is used to decide what classes you will take in college.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Fill in the blank: The FAFSA helps decide how much (a)   you need for college.

7.

Recall: In college planning, what is a scholarship according to the text?

a)

A loan that must be repaid after graduation

b)

Free money given to students to help with college costs

c)

A part-time job offered by the college

d)

A discount only for textbooks

8.

Skill/Concept: Which scenario best matches a common scholarship criterion listed in the text?

a)

Winning a video game tournament unrelated to school

b)

Maintaining strong grades in core classes

c)

Skipping extracurricular activities to study less

d)

Buying school merchandise from the campus store

9.

Strategic Thinking: A student is great at soccer, earns solid grades, and participates in community activities. Based on the text’s criteria, which two areas should the student highlight first when searching for scholarships, and why?

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10.

Which university office is named as receiving scholarship payments rather than the student?

a)

Registrar

b)

Bursar

c)

Admissions

d)

Housing

11.

Which sequence best models the payment process described?

a)

Scholarship -> Student -> Bursar

b)

Scholarship -> Bursar -> Student account updated

c)

Student -> Scholarship -> Bursar

d)

Bursar -> Scholarship -> Student

12.

According to the guidance, why do scholarship creators offer awards?

a)

To advertise their organization without spending money

b)

To help people who will do great things because it is an investment

c)

To require students to work for the sponsor

d)

To collect applicants’ personal data for marketing

13.

Explain how responsibility and punctuality affect the benefits of work study.

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14.

Which phrase from the guidance indicates a persuasive tactic you should watch for when offered loans?

a)

Guaranteed approval

b)

Trick you into paying more interest later

c)

Limited-time offer

d)

Lowest monthly payment

15.

Read the statement: "Subsidized loans: the interest rate doesn’t change; you don’t have to start paying until 6 months after graduation; eligibility is based on income." Which feature best describes why a subsidized loan can help new graduates manage their finances immediately after college?

a)

Payments begin right away, building credit sooner

b)

Deferred payments for 6 months allow time to find employment

c)

Interest rate increases with market changes to lower costs

d)

Eligibility is guaranteed for all students regardless of income

16.
A subsidized loan is when ____________________ pays the interest while you are in school, while an unsubsidized loan is when ___________________ pays the interest while you are in school.
a)
the government; parents
b)
the borrower; parents
c)
the borrower; the government
d)
the government; the borrower
17.

What is a major advantage of receiving Financial Aid?

a)

It increases the national debt.

b)

It has to be repaid by everyone, regardless of circumstances.

c)

It can make education more accessible.

d)

It guarantees a high-paying job after graduation.

18.
You charge $500 on each of your two credit cards. One is American Express with an interest rate of 15.99%. The other is Chase Sapphire with an interest rate of 20.99%. Assuming that you are only making the minimum payment of $25 to each of the credit card companies, which card will you pay off first
a)
Chase Sapphire
b)
American Express
c)
Interest rate does not affect your minimum payments
d)
All of the above
19.

What's a student loan

a)

when you borrow money from a organization to help you out for college

b)

I don't know

c)

when you borrow money from the government and eventually have to pay back

20.


a lender who uses deceptive, unfair, or fraudulent practices on borrowers who are desperate for cash

a)

depreciating loan

b)

predatory lending

c)

home equity loan

d)

fradulent

21.

FAFSA=Free __________ for Federal Student Aid

a)

Application

b)

Advertisement

c)

Allowance

d)

Admission

22.

What is a potential disadvantage of taking out student loans as Financial Aid?

a)

They provide immediate access to education.

b)

They may lead to long-term debt.

c)

They reduce the cost of education.

d)

They offer flexible repayment options.

23.

Which of the following statements is usually true about individuals who are financially literate?

a)

They have high debt and low savings

b)

They understand the basics of personal finance and money management

c)

They almost always choose stocks and bonds that increase in value

d)

They achieve all of their financial goals

24.

What is a key criterion for eligibility when applying for federal student aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

a)

Must have a driver's license

b)

Must be a resident of a specific state

c)

Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen

d)

Must have a business

25.
True or False: Living today debt free requires a paradigm shift, which is a completely different way of thinking.
a)
True
b)
False
26.

The knowledge and skill set necessary to be an informed consumer and manage finances effectively

a)

financial literacy

b)

budgeting

27.

What is the full form of FAFSA? Hint: It's a FREE service.

(a)  

28.
What are gifts of money that can be used for college expenses?
a)
Paychecks
b)
Scholarships
c)
Federal loans
d)
Savings
29.

Which motto does Dave Ramsey always advocate?

a)

“In order to live like no one else, you have to live like no one else”

b)

“Credit cards stink, just ask a friend”

c)

“Live life to the fullest”

d)

“Spending money is just part of life, everyone does it”

30.

Adults need to know their 9 digit social security number by heart, do you know yours?

a)

Yes

b)

No

31.
EMI stands for?
a)
Equal Monthly Installment
b)
Equated Monthly Income
c)
Equated Monthly Installment
d)
Equal Monthly Investment
32.
Borrowing money from the bank to pay for school, that will be paid back later with an added fee
a)
student loans
b)
work study
c)
scholarship
d)
salary
33.

What is Financial Literacy?

a)

Knowing how to manage money

b)

Savings and avoid financial issues

c)

Credit card debt

d)

Building credit

34.

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academics or other achievements

a)

Grant

b)

Scholarship

c)

Tuition

d)

Loan

35.

You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your college tuition while you play on their team.

a)

grant

b)

loan

c)

scholarship

d)

work study

36.

A student loan is a financial assistance that...

​ ​ ​

a)

does not have to be paid back after graduation

b)

has to be paid back including interest after graduation

c)

the student saved before attending school

d)

requires the student to work while attending school

37.

What is FAFSA?

a)

Flying Astronauts Frolicking in Space Adventures

b)

Federal Alliance for Student Aid

c)

Furry Aardvarks Find Socks Anyway

d)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

38.

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

a)

A scholarship

b)

A grant

c)

Work Study

d)

Loan

39.

Which is the best way to lower credit utilization to an acceptable level?

a)

Increase your credit card balance

b)

Apply for more credit cards

c)

Decrease your credit card balance

d)

Close credit cards

40.

What is the second principle of personal finance according to Dave Ramsey?

a)

Accumulate as much debt as possible to leverage your financial opportunities.

b)

Avoid all types of investments and savings to focus on spending freely.

c)

Develop a well-structured plan to get out of debt and live a debt-free life.

d)

Continuously increase your credit card debt to build a high credit score.