Employment And Education

How is a student loan different from a scholarship? A student loan must be paid back, but a scholarship is not paid back. A scholarship must be paid back, but a student loan is not paid back. A student loan is a form of financial aid, but a scholarship is not. A scholarship is a form of financial aid, but a student loan is not.

Student-specific scholarships are awarded to students who have impressive athletic accomplishments. have impressive academic achievements. demonstrates a specific skill are members of a certain group.

Besides the cost of an education, what additional expenses must students pay? Check all that apply. housing meals supplies textbooks tuition

Which statement best explains a grant? A grant is federal money awarded to a student. A grant is aid given to a student by an institution. A grant is money borrowed by a student to pay for an education. A grant is the price of attending classes at a school.

Work-study is a program that includes working at an outside job to help pay for school. taking a school job to help pay for an education. agreeing to serve in the military for financial aid. participating in a service program to receive aid.

Which educational institutions typically cost the most to attend? vocational schools community colleges public universities private colleges

Completing the FAFSA could help decide whether a student deserves a merit-based award. should receive student-specific financial aid. should be given an athletic scholarship. requires an academic scholarship.

At an educational institution, the cost of room and board includes housing and meals. health and dental care. textbooks and supplies. tuition and class fees.

This graph shows student loan debt in the United States from 1994 to 2009. What trend does the graph demonstrate? Student loan debt will most likely decrease in the coming years. Students have taken out higher and higher loans since 1994. Enrollment for higher education will soon begin to decrease. Tuition for higher education has risen steadily since 1994.

Which statements correctly describe the FAFSA? Check all that apply. It can only be completed in person or through the mail. It requires students to provide their financial information. It gives students access to money from the government. It helps determine whether a student needs financial aid. It helps predict how much a student will make in the future.