College and Career Knowledge Flashcard

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What is in-state tuition?

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A lower tuition rate available to residents of the state that the school is in.

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True or False: if you don’t have at least a 3.8 GPA, you won’t qualify for any scholarships.

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False

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What are the most common student statuses? Options: Major Undeclared and Declared, Part-time and Full-time, On-campus and Off-campus, Alumni and Current

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Part-time and Full-time

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Why could textbooks be “dangerous” to your budget?

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They’re often unexpectedly expensive

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What cost is generally the most expensive for a year of college?

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Tuition

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What is a meal plan?

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A prepaid account that you use to buy food on campus.

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How many credits do you usually need to take in order to be considered full-time?

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12

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When are general school fees usually due?

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The same time as tuition

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What does FAFSA stand for?

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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How long is a semester?

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Half of an academic year