Myth Busters

   
  Scholarships and grants are a great way to pay for college. You may think that a great grade point average is the only way to receive a grant or scholarship; however academics are just one of the criteria used to award students. What other criteria is involved?  
  1 Life experience  
  2 Financial need  
  3 Athletic ability  
  4 All of the above  
   
  Grants and scholarships are a great way to pay for college because the money does not have to be paid back. It is a good idea to apply for grants and scholarships and exhaust any “FREE” money opportunities you have before you decide to take out money that does require repayment, such as a student loan. Many different organizations offer grants to students, such as  
  1 Businesses and community organizations  
  2 State and federal governments  
  3 Civic groups  
  4 All of the above  
   
  Are you discouraged because you think the possibility of receiving a scholarship is too slim to even waste your time applying? How much money do you think the University of Alaska gives away each year in scholarships?  
  1 Definitely over $6 million.  
  2 Definitely under $6 million.  
  3 Maybe a few hundred thousand dollars?  
  4 The University of Alaska offers scholarships?  
   
  Do you have a desire to serve your country in the military? Well, don’t think you have to give up on your dreams of going to college in order to become a great solider. Various federal programs offer college assistance in exchange for service to our country. Which of these programs will allow you to attend school and serve in the military on the side?  
  1 ROTC  
  2 National Guard  
  3 Reservists  
  4 All of the above  
   
  Financial Aid comes in many forms—grants, scholarships, loans, work study, and waivers—just to name a few. Although it is important to be prepared and well informed about your financial aid options, researching this all on your own can send you into a state of information overload. The university offers “Financial Aid Night” to parents and students for the purpose of _________________?  
  1 Naming financial aid recipients and distributing their award money.  
  2 Sponsoring a big financial aid party with door prizes and drawings for more money for college—must be present to win!  
  3 A financial aid workshop dedicated to help parents and students learn more about financial aid.  
  4 A convention for financial aid counselors to get together and compare notes on how to improve their university financial aid services.  
     
Izzy Martinez – 18 January 2013, Friday 11:25