Across
- 4. someone who supports, guides, and advises another person over a period of time
- 8. someone who starts and runs their own business
- 11. federal student loans that are based on a student’s financial need and don’t accrue interest for a set period of time
- 13. the act of finding something out
- 14. technical skills that are learned and that require IQ (intelligence quotient)
- 17. the measurement of gain or loss generated on an investment relative to the amount of money invested
- 18. the total cost of education expenses needed for a student to attend an educational institution
- 19. from a French word meaning “to sum up” or a summary
- 20. (College-Level Examination Program) a set of tests that qualify students to earn college credit if they pass them
- 22. The percentage of students who finish the program they began.
- 24. financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded based on achievements
- 27. a widely recognized perception or impression of an individual based on conduct, experience, skills, and actions
- 29. an undergraduate degree from a college or university, usually completed after four or five years of study
- 30. a letter sent by a college or university that explains attendance costs and details about a student’s financial aid package
- 31. the spot where what you love to do the most intersects with the things you do the best
- 32. the federal application required to receive any financial aid, including scholarships, grants, or loans offered through a college or university
Down
- 1. the percentage of the labor force, or a specific demographic, that’s jobless and looking for work
- 2. an award presented to students who display high educational excellence
- 3. a course that needs to be completed before a student can enroll in a second course
- 5. when debt payments are held off for or until a certain time and no interest accrues
- 6. the idea that you should connect with people who are doing what you want to do and get in the right places in order to find new opportunities related to your dream job
- 7. all education that takes place after high school, including university, college, community college, certification, or trade school
- 9. federal student loans that aren’t based on a student’s financial need and start accruing interest immediately
- 10. debt payments are held off for or until a certain time but interest continues to accrue
- 12. a program that allows students to work part time while continuing their studies
- 15. a document that shows whether or not you are eligible for federal student aid
- 16. character traits and interpersonal skills requiring EQ (emotional quotient) that guide how you interact with others
- 21. a two- or three-year postsecondary undergraduate degree
- 23. any form of financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid
- 25. loans made by the government with terms and conditions set by law; often have a lower fixed interest rate
- 26. financial aid that does not usually need to be repaid; usually awarded based on financial need
- 28. loans made by banks, credit unions, or other organizations with terms and conditions set by the lender, including higher or variable interest rates