Employment and Education Answers

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What is one benefit of privately issued student loans?

A
They are issued in cooperation with the student’s university to reduce costs and paperwork.
B
They have lower interest rates and can be paid back with lower out-of-pocket costs.
C
They are backed by the US government to ensure greater financial security.
D
They are available to any student who meets lending standards, regardless of financial need.
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Completing the FAFSA could help decide whether a student

A
deserves a merit-based award.
B
should receive student-specific financial aid.
C
should be given an athletic scholarship.
D
requires an academic scholarship.
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Student-specific scholarships are awarded to students who

h
have impressive athletic accomplishments.
h
have impressive academic achievements.
d
demonstrates a specific skill
a
are members of a certain group.
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This graph shows student loan debt in the United States from 1994 to 2009.

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A
Student loan debt will most likely decrease in the coming years.
B
Students have taken out higher and higher loans since 1994.
C
Enrollment for higher education will soon begin to decrease.
D
Tuition for higher education has risen steadily since 1994.
5

How can an employer's retirement matching program encourage an employee to save for their retirement?

A
It increases an employee’s regular paycheck.
B
It ensures financial stability in the short term.
C
It boosts savings by adding extra funds to the employee's contribution.
D
It enhances employee knowledge through mandatory financial seminars.
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These lists provide information about two jobs.

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A
Job A has a lower salary than job B, but the benefits make job A a more attractive pay package.
B
Job B has a lower salary than job A, but the benefits make job B a more attractive pay package.
C
Job A has a higher salary than job B plus benefits that make job A a more attractive pay package.
D
Job B has a higher salary than job A plus benefits that make job B a more attractive pay package.
7

Which interest could best help someone become an athletic trainer?

A
enjoying working with aircraft
B
understanding sports injuries
C
wanting to manage workers
D
enjoying working with food
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This graph compares the cost of room and board at educational institutions in Texas.

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A
public community colleges are considered to be affordable alternatives to private community colleges.
B
students in Texas have become increasingly drawn to technical schools over community colleges.
C
many students might choose an alternative living situation over paying room and board at a four year institution.
D
some Texas students have opted to delay attaining a degree in higher education for several years.
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Which statement best explains a grant?

A
A grant is money awarded to a student, usually based on financial need.
B
A grant is aid given to a student by an institution, often based on academic success.
C
A grant is money borrowed by a student to pay for an education that will need to be repaid.
D
A grant is the price of attending classes at a school.
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Which educational institutions typically cost the most to attend?

A
vocational schools
B
community colleges
C
public universities
D
private colleges

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