What is Financial Aid?

What is Financial Aid?

• A term used to describe any and all types of financial resources used to pay for a postsecondary education

• A term used to describe scholarships only

• A term used to describe student loans only

• A term used to describe grants only

Who is eligible for Federal or State Aid?

• Only legal U.S. citizens

• Legal U.S. citizens, residents, or AB540 qualifiers

• Only residents

• Only AB540 qualifiers

Which of the following factors helps determine financial need for paying for college?

• Total Household Income

• Number of pets in the household

• Distance from home to college

• Number of cars owned by the family

Why is being a first-generation college student a factor in determining financial need?

• It indicates a higher likelihood of financial support from the family

• It indicates a lower likelihood of financial support from the family

• It has no impact on financial need

• It guarantees full financial aid

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining college cost?

• Tuition and fees

• Books and supplies

• Housing (rent, utilities, food)

• Extracurricular activities

What is the cost per semester for Community College (CC)?

• $624 per semester/12 units

• $24,000

• $32,000

• $12,000 - $46,000

How much does it cost to attend California State University (CSU)?

• $624 per semester/12 units

• $7,000

• $32,000

• $12,000 - $46,000

What is the cost to attend the University of California (UC)?

• $624 per semester/12 units

• $24,000

• $32,000

• $12,000 - $46,000

How much is the cost of attendance for attending Dominguez Hills when living at home with parents?

• $641

• $6,941

• $1,970

• $1,704

What is the cost of food and housing for students living on-campus at Dominguez Hills?

• $6,096

• $13,043

• $15,063

• $1,600