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Which of the following correctly pairs a financing option with its description?
A. Grants & Scholarships - Money you Earn
B. Federal Student Loans - Free Money
C. 529 Plan - Money you Save
D. Federal Work-Study Program - Money you Borrow
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C. 529 Plan - Money you Save
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Which of the following statements about the FAFSA process are TRUE?
AYou must be a U.S. citizen to submit the FAFSA form.
BYou must use the FAFSA to apply for the federal work-study program.
CYou cannot fill out the FAFSA form without your parent/guardian.
DYou should only fill out the FAFSA form if you can demonstrate financial need.
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BYou must use the FAFSA to apply for the federal work-study program.
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When looking to finance higher education, what is the best order to look for funding sources?
AGrants/Scholarships - Federal Student Loans - Private Loans
BPrivate Loans - Grants/Scholarships - Federal Student Loans
CFederal Student Loans - Grant/Scholarships - Private Loans
DGrants/Scholarships - Private Loans - Federal Student Loans
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AGrants/Scholarships - Federal Student Loans - Private Loans
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ROI
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return on investment
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someone with a bstchelor's degree makes ______ or __________ more than a person with a high school one
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1.6% $20,000
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When making college visits, you may be able to...
Areceive reimbursement for your college visit costs
Bschedule a tour of the college campus
Cattend a college class to see what it's like
DBoth B & C
EAll of the above
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EAll of the above
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unsubsidised loans make you
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pay back the interest you accumuate at school. available to everyone
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subsidised
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the federal government pays for your interest. availiable to families with financial need
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unsubsidised and subsidised do you have to pay while youre at school
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no u pay 6 months after
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FAFSA
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid
main way to pay back federal financial aid
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Which loan type requires you to make loan payments while you're attending school?
AUnsubsidized federal loan
BSubsidized federal loan
CPell Grant
DNone of the above
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DNone of the above
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Which of the following loans will typically offer the lowest interest rate?
APayday loan
BFederal Student Loan
CPrivate Loan
DBoth A & B
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BFederal Student Loan
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When referring to student loans, what is a grace period?
AThe time period between graduating college and starting your first job when you don't have to pay back student loans
BThe period after graduating or leaving school before you must begin paying back student loans
CThe amount of time you have to pay back your entire student loan amount
DNone of the above
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BThe period after graduating or leaving school before you must begin paying back student loans
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The return on investment (ROI) from education is typically the highest for:
AA high school graduate
BA college applicant
CSomeone with a 2-year (Associate) degree
DSomeone with a 4-year (Bachelor's) degree
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DSomeone with a 4-year (Bachelor's) degree
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The Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form:
Amust be completed by your guidance counselor
Bcan only be filled out by U.S. citizens
Cis used to apply for private loans
Dcan be submitted on online or by mail
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Dcan be submitted on online or by mail
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Using the FAFSA form, you can apply for:
AFederal student loans
BThe federal work-study program
CPrivate loans
DBoth A & B
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DBoth A & B
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Your sister is starting 9th grade next year and is thinking about going to college. What step would you recommend she take first?
AFill out her FAFSA form
BStart applying for grants & scholarships
CLook for school clubs & organizations she's interested in
DSign up for college admission exams
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CLook for school clubs & organizations she's interested in
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Which of the following statements about federal student loans is TRUE?
AThe interest rate on your loan will be fixed over time.
BThe interest rates on federal loans and private loans are similar.
CYou can only get federal student loans if you demonstrate financial need.
DYou do not accumulate interest on federal loans.
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AThe interest rate on your loan will be fixed over time.
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You are looking for ways to pay for your higher education costs. Which of the following options will require you to pay back any money you receive?
AGrants
B529 plans
CFederal student loans
DScholarships
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CFederal student loans
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After you send in your FAFSA form, what will you receive back?
AYour Student Aid Report
BYour IRS Data Retrieval Form
CA copy of your family's tax returns
DA copy of your completed FAFSA form
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AYour Student Aid Report