Paying for College and Comparing Salaries

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What is Work Study?

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A financial aid program that allows students to work part-time while attending school to help pay for their education.

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True or False: Some high-paying jobs do not require a college education but involve significant risks.

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True

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What is a Loan in the context of education?

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Money borrowed through a federal program that must be paid back, usually with interest.

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How much more money will an accountant earn than an athletic trainer over a 40-year career if accountants earn $80,000 per year and athletic trainers earn $50,000 per year?

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$1,200,000

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What is an Associate's Degree?

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A degree that typically takes two years to complete, often offered by community colleges.

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What is a Scholarship?

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A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, awarded based on various criteria such as academic merit or financial need.

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What is a Grant?

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A type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, usually based on financial need.

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What is the average salary of an athletic trainer?

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$50,000 per year.

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What is the average salary of an accountant?

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$80,000 per year.

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What is the purpose of comparing salaries?

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To understand the potential earnings of different careers and make informed decisions about education and job choices.

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