6.2 Applying for the FAFSA | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is the average amount of student debt for college graduates?

$7,000

$37,090

$27,000

$17,000

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What is the chance that a FAFSA applicant will get some type of financial aid for college?

35%

85%

55%

15%

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How much does it cost to file the FAFSA each year?

It depends on your family's income

It's free

$85.00

It depends on what college you go to

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When does the FAFSA officially open each year?

October 1

November 15

October 15

November 1

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Which of the following people does NOT need to file a FAFSA?

sr in high school applying to community college

a part-time student enrolling as full-time next year

senior in college applying to grad school

sr in college taking a year off before joining the military

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Why should you avoid giving your personal information over the phone if you didn't initiate the call?

To protect yourself from identity theft

To protect yourself from getting too much aid

You can give your info over the phone without any concerns

To ensure the public can access your information

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What is the Net Price?

What you pay after you receive scholarships and grants

published cost of tuition and fees along with room & board

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In what month does the FAFSA become available for the following year and when is the best time to submit it?

December

August

October

September

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What is the purpose of the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid?

provides access to financial aid from the Federal government

provides scholarships

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How often do you need to file the FAFSA?

each year you will be in school

never

once

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How often do you need to file the FAFSA?

each year you will be in school

once

never

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The LOWER your SAI, the (LESS/MORE) need-based financial aid you’ll be eligible to receive.

LESS

MORE

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