Beaver Hangouts Edition
Why go to Financial
college?
Aid
Types of
Degrees
Exploring Preparing
Interests for College
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Why go to college?
10 Points
On average the more education
you have the higher your ______
is.
Why go to college?
10 Points
Answer: On average the more
education you have the higher your
INCOME is.
The median weekly earnings for someone with:
- High school Diploma = $426
- Associate’s Degree = $767
- Bachelor’s Degree = $1,032
Why go to college?
20 Points
Which of the following are benefits of a
college education?
A) Closer family
B) Better health
C) More security
D) All of the above
E) A and B
F) None of the above
Why go to college?
20 Points
Answer:
D) All of the above
Closer family, better health, and more
security are all benefits of a college
education.
Why go to college?
30 Points
People with at least a
bachelor’s degree have a much
lower what than those without a
college degree?
Why go to college?
30 Points
People with at least a bachelor's
degree have a much lower
unemployment rate than those
without a college degree.
Why go to college?
40 Points
Can students travel while in college?
If so, how?
Why go to college?
40 Points
There are many travel opportunities for
students in the form of studying abroad,
internships, class trips, and even
volunteering!
These opportunities offer new, exciting
experiences outside of the classroom, and
even outside of the country.
Why go to college?
50 Points
In addition to learning the material in
class, what do students also learn while
in college?
Why go to college?
50 Points
Students also learn more
about themselves: what
they like, what they
don’t like, what they’re
good at, how to balance
school, work, and
relationships.
Financial Aid – 10 Points
What types of financial aid are awarded
sums of money that do not need to be
paid back?
Financial Aid – 10 Points
Answer: Grants and scholarships are
types of financial aid that do not need
to be paid back.
Financial Aid – 20 Points
In this type of financial aid,
students borrow money from banks
or the government to pay for
college.
Financial Aid – 20 Points
Answer:
Loans, which must be paid back after
college.
Financial Aid – 30 Points
To save money, some students enroll in
________________ during high
school, in which they can earn college
credit for a much lower price.
Financial Aid – 30 Points
Answer:
To save money, some students enroll in dual
credit classes during high school, in which
they can earn college credit for a much lower
price.
Financial Aid – 40 Points
Scholarships are given out to which
types of students?
Financial Aid – 40 Points
Scholarships are given out to all
types of students, not just straight-A
students!
Many are based on criteria such as high school attended,
school and community and extracurricular activities,
academic interests, or career goals.
Financial Aid – 50 Points
While filling out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an
for students to receive financial aid from
federal government, what can students do
receive aid from the state of Oregon?
Financial Aid – 50 Points
Oregon students can apply to the Office of
Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
Scholarship Application! One OSAC
application works for more than 500
scholarships!
http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov
Types of Degrees – 10 Points
This type of degree is offered at
four-year universities.
Types of Degrees – 10 Points
Answer:
A Bachelor’s Degree is offered
at four-year universities.
Types of Degrees – 20 Points
While bachelor's degrees are known as
"undergraduate" degrees, what are
master's and PhD degrees known as?
Types of Degrees – 20 Points
Master's and PhD degrees are
known as graduate degrees.
Types of Degrees – 30 Points
Medical, veterinary, pharmacy, or
law degrees are examples of what
type of degree?
Types of Degrees – 30 Points
Answer:
Medical, veterinary, pharmacy, or law
degrees are examples of professional
degrees.
Types of Degrees – 40 Points
What degree can be earned in about
two years after high school and be used
to transfer to a bachelor's degree later?
Types of Degrees – 40 Points
Answer:
An Associate's Degree can be earned in
about two years after high school and
be used to transfer to a bachelor's
degree later.
Types of Degrees – 50 Points
What degree/program can be
completed in two years and is where you
specialize in a specific subject? This
degree typically cannot be used to
transfer to a higher degree.
Types of Degrees – 50 Points
Answer:
Technical degree or certificate program can
be completed in two years and are where you
specialize in a specific subject.
Examples:
- Building Inspection technology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Protection
- Dental Assistant
Exploring Interests – 10 points
Observing a professional and what
he/she does in a typical day to see if you
like that career is called __________.
Exploring Interests – 10 points
Observing a professional and what
he/she does in a typical day to see if
you like that career is called job
shadowing.
Exploring Interests – 20 points
Another way to explore interests is by
________, which is when you offer
your time and services to an
organization.
Exploring Interests – 20 points
Answer:
Another way to explore interests is by
volunteering, which is when you offer
your time and services to an
organization.
Exploring Interests – 30 points
Attending a ____________ gives
students an opportunity to learn about
many different employers and make
connections with them.
Exploring Interests – 30 points
Answer:
Attending a career fair gives students an
opportunity to learn about many
different employers and make
connections with them.
Exploring Interests – 40 points
True or false:
Students must know what they want
to do and what their major is when
they enter college.
Exploring Interests – 40 points
False!
Students do not need to know what they
want to do and what their major is when
they enter college.
College is the time for you to explore what
your interests are and what you like!
Exploring Interests – 50 points
True or False:
Once you pick your major, you
cannot change it.
Exploring Interests – 50 points
False!
You can change you major as many
times as you’d like until you find the
best fit for you!
Preparing for College
10 Points
When should students start
planning for college?
Preparing for College
10 Points
Answer:
Students should start planning for
college right now! What you do in
middle and high school is
important.
Preparing for College
20 Points
What is one way that teachers,
mentors, and/or community
members can support your college
application?
Preparing for College
20 Points
They can write letters of
recommendation.
This is why it is important to make
good connections with teachers,
mentors, and community members.
Preparing for College
30 Points
Many colleges and universities require
you to send in your scores from these
tests.
Preparing for College
30 Points
Many colleges and universities require
you to send in your scores from SAT or
ACT tests.
Preparing for College
40 Points
In addition to your academic
record, colleges also consider what
factors when looking at your
application?
Preparing for College
40 Points
Colleges also look at your
extracurricular activities and your
personal story, in addition to your
academic record.
Make sure to participate in things you love in
high school and don’t forget the things that
make you unique.
Preparing for College
50 Points
It is important to frequently talk to
your _________ and your
_________ about your plans after
high school.
Preparing for College
50 Points
It is important to frequently talk to
your family and your
counselor/adviser about your plans
after high school.