Pretest College

What is in-state tuition?

• A requirement some schools have not to pay tuition until you’re in the state.

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

• A percentage of tuition that must be paid to the state.

• A discount on tuition if you agree to work in the state for at least 2 years after graduation.

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

• True

• False

What are the most common student statuses?

• Major Undeclared and Declared

• On-campus and Off-campus

• Part-time and Full-time

• Alumni and Current

Why could textbooks be “dangerous” to your budget?

• They’re often unexpectedly expensive

• While they are very affordable, you’ll have to get a lot of them

• They can’t be rented or bought used so you’ll always have to pay full price

• Most classes won’t require them, but those that do will be expensive

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

• Fees

• Textbooks and supplies

• Rent

• Tuition

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

• 6

• 10

• 12

• 15

What is a meal plan?

• A list of restaurants that partner with the school to give students affordable food options

• A grocery delivery service recommended for first year students

• A food budgeting plan provided by the school

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

When are general school fees usually due?

• A month before tuition

• After you graduate

• Each January

• The same time as tuition

How long is a semester?

• A quarter of an academic year

• A third of an academic year

• Half of an academic year

• A full academic year