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Which form must be filled out and submitted to determine the types and amount of financial aid available to a student?

A
FAFSA
B
1080EZ
C
voter registration form
D
HIPAA notice
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Roderick is in 11th grade and wants to attend college to become a marine biologist. He knows he will need funds. What should he do to begin the process of planning for paying for his education?

A
He could ask his friends to donate to an account for his college fees.
B
He could fill out a FAFSA form to determine what financial aid he would qualify for.
C
He could quit the sports and clubs he is involved in to earn more money at an after-school job.
D
He could graduate from high school and then work until he has enough money to pay for college.
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Annika is attending college next year. She just got information on the college costs and the financial aid package the college is offering. Annika knows her parents can contribute $7,500 each year.Annika’s College Costs & Financial Aid Package per YearCostsFinancial Aid PackageTuition & FeesGrants & Scholarship$21,500$10,500Room & BoardWork-Study$13,500$9,000How much will Annika need to pay each year from her own savings and from loans?

A
$8,000
B
$8,000
C
$11,000
D
$11,000
E
$15,500
F
$15,500
G
$17,000
H
$17,000
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Stephen plans to attend community college for two years. His expenses are only $2,000 each year, because his parents are paying the rest. He earned a one-time $900 scholarship. How much will he need to pay for the two years of college from his savings or by working?

A
$1,100
B
$1,100
C
$2,200
D
$2,200
E
$3,100
F
$3,100
G
$4,900
H
$4,900
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How are loans and grants different?

A
Loans must be repaid, while grants are like gifts.
B
Grants must be repaid, while loans are like gifts.
C
By filling out the FAFSA, students can find out if they qualify for grants, but not loans.
D
By filling out the FAFSA, students can find out if they qualify for loans, but not grants.
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Which term is defined as a loan given to students to help pay for education-related expenses?

A
financial aid
B
scholarship
C
student loan
D
work-study
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Desmond told his two friends, Marley and Brianna, that he was awarded a $10,000 grant for college if he becomes a math or science teacher. Desmond wants to teach physics.Marley told him he should take the grant. Brianna told him not to take the grant. Which statement about their advice is true?

A
Marley is correct because a grant is like a gift and he can still get scholarships or loans to pay for the rest of his expenses.
B
Marley is correct because a grant is like a gift and he can still get scholarships or loans to pay for the rest of his expenses.
C
Marley is correct because he can take the grant and then study whatever he chooses without paying it back if he changes his mind about his career.
D
Marley is correct because he can take the grant and then study whatever he chooses without paying it back if he changes his mind about his career.
E
Brianna is correct because he cannot get scholarships if he takes the grant and scholarships would pay more of his education costs.
F
Brianna is correct because he cannot get scholarships if he takes the grant and scholarships would pay more of his education costs.
G
Brianna is correct because grants are like loans and must be paid back. He should wait and see what scholarships and work-study programs he qualifies for.
H
Brianna is correct because grants are like loans and must be paid back. He should wait and see what scholarships and work-study programs he qualifies for.
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Alex is nearing graduation. His counselor showed him this information. Alex’s College Costs & Payment Options per YearCostsMethods of PaymentTuition & FeesGrants & Scholarship$10,100$12,500Room & BoardWork-Study$11,750$8,000If his parents cannot help Alex with college, and two of his scholarships will be awarded to other students if he does not accept them immediately, which is the best option for him?

A
He could work each summer to earn the $1,350 difference.
B
He could wait a year for college and earn the difference.
C
He could abandon his plans for college because he does not have enough money.
D
He could take out a student loan for the difference of $1,350, plus an extra $2,000 a year for mad money.
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Annalise received financial aid offers from two universities. Financial Analysis for Option ACosts per YearFinancial Aid Package per YearTuition & FeesScholarships & Grants$10,000$7,000Room & BoardWork-Study$11,500$4,000Financial Analysis for Option BCosts per YearFinancial Aid Package per YearTuition & FeesScholarships & Grants$28,000$18,000Room & BoardWork-Study$9,000$4,000Which statement about the costs per year is true?

A
Option A will save her $4,500.
B
Option A will save her $4,500.
C
Option B will save her $7,000.
D
Option B will save her $7,000.
E
Option B will save her $11,000.
F
Option B will save her $11,000.
G
Option A will save her $15,500.
H
Option A will save her $15,500.
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Which methods of paying for college do not require repayment? Check all that apply.

A
college savings
B
college savings
C
student loans
D
student loans
E
grants
F
grants
G
scholarships
H
scholarships
I
work-study
J
work-study

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