College & Career Readiness and Financial Aid

These flashcards cover key concepts related to FAFSA, college readiness, and career planning as outlined in the provided lecture notes.

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Importance of FAFSA for high school students

Determines eligibility for federal and state financial aid.

Types of financial aid FAFSA helps determine

Federal grants, scholarships, and student loans.

When should students complete the FAFSA?

At the beginning of their senior year.

Who benefits most from completing the FAFSA?

A student seeking financial assistance to pay for college or technical school.

Best website for NC students planning for college

CFNC.org.

Reality Check tool on CFNC.org

Helps students understand lifestyle costs and needed income.

Most important activity when planning education after 12th grade

College search.

Correct college planning timeline on CFNC

7th grade to college freshman year.

First step in planning a career

Learn about themselves.

Main purpose of the Reality Check activity

Help students understand lifestyle costs and needed income.

Action best supporting college readiness

Reviewing CFNC’s college planning tools.

Best option to explore careers, majors, and colleges

CFNC.org.

Most common reason students drop out of high school

Academic problems, loss of interest, or behavior issues.

School-related cause of dropping out

Missed too many days.

Common family-related issue leading to dropping out

Needed to care for a family member.

What must college dropouts repay?

Student loan debt.

Students who drop out of high school are more likely to

Face limited employment opportunities.

Step to explore career interests before choosing a major

Completing a personality or interest assessment.

Website helping NC students apply to colleges

CFNC.org.

Completing the FAFSA can help reduce

Out-of-pocket college expenses.

Post-secondary options for high school students

Start with reviewing their GPA and courses.

Best representation of long-term planning after high school

Using CFNC.org to explore careers, colleges, and financial aid options.