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- 3. Grant for students who plan to teach high-need subjects in low-income schools.
- 4. Federal loan that does accrue interest while you’re in school.
- 5. Federal loan that does not accrue interest while you’re in school.
- 6. Additional or unexpected expenses such as textbooks or transportation that raise total college costs.
- 9. Combination of grants, loans, and work-study that a college offers you after reviewing your FAFSA.
- 13. Total estimated cost of tuition, housing, books, and fees for one academic year.
- 15. Career-interest tool that uses the RIASEC system to match students with potential careers.
- 16. California program that provides living-cost assistance for first-year students with financial need.
- 17. Major with more applicants than available spots, making admission competitive.
- 19. Six-letter code system describing personality types used in career exploration.
- 21. Set of high-school courses required for CSU and UC admission.
- 22. Part-time campus job program funded through financial aid.
- 23. Campus-based federal grant for students with the highest financial need — funds are limited.
- 24. Free money awarded for merit, talent, or service that does not need to be repaid.
- 26. Program that helps reduce tuition costs for first-time, full-time CCC students.
- 29. Personal or social spending that adds to overall college expenses beyond tuition.
- 30. California’s alternative application for eligible undocumented students seeking state financial aid.
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- 1. System of research-focused public universities in California with higher average tuition.
- 2. California Community College grant for full-time students receiving a Cal Grant B or C.
- 7. Amount your family is expected to contribute toward college costs based on FAFSA data.
- 8. Grouping of related careers connected by shared skills, training, and education.
- 10. Difference between total cost of attendance and what a family can contribute.
- 11. Fixed campus charges such as technology, health, and activity fees required of all students.
- 12. Formerly called the BOG Fee Waiver, this covers per-unit costs for eligible CCC students.
- 14. Broad system of public universities in California known for accessible tuition and career-focused programs.
- 18. Website that shows real earnings data for CSU graduates by major and industry.
- 20. Date students should apply by to maximize aid eligibility — for example, March 2 in California.
- 25. Federal form that determines a student’s eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study — and should never be paid for.
- 27. Federal grant for undergraduates with the greatest financial need.
- 28. Status allowing students to explore majors before choosing one — but not advised for impacted programs.