Across
- 2. federal student loans that are based on a student’s financial need and don’t accrue interest for a set period of time
- 3. an undergraduate degree from a college or university, usually after completing four or five years of study
- 8. federal student loans that aren’t based on a student’s financial need and start accruing interest immediately
- 9. loans made by banks, credit unions, or other organizations with terms and conditions set by the lender including higher or variable interest rates
- 11. (College-Level Examination Program) a set of tests that qualify students to earn college credit if they pass them
- 16. any form of financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid
- 17. all education that takes place after high school, including university, college, community college, certification, or trade school
- 18. a two- or three-year, postsecondary, undergraduate degree
- 19. a document that shows whether or not you are eligible for federal student aid
- 20. the percentage of the labor force, or a specific demographic, who are jobless and who are looking for work
Down
- 1. the total cost of education expenses needed for a student to attend an educational institution
- 4. when debt payments are held off for or until a certain time and no interest accrues
- 5. (ROI) measures the gain or loss generated on an investment relative to the amount of money invested
- 6. debt payments are held off for or until a certain time but interest continues to accrue
- 7. a letter sent by a college or university that explains attendance costs and details about a student’s financial aid package
- 10. a program that allows students to work part time while continuing their studies
- 12. financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded based on achievements
- 13. loans made by the government with terms and conditions set by law; often have a lower fixed interest rate
- 14. the federal application required to receive any financial aid, including scholarships, grants, or loans offered through a college or university
- 15. financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded based on financial need
- 17. a course that needs to be completed before a student can enroll in a second course
- 21. an award presented to students who display high educational excellence
