Financial Aid & Scholarship Discussion

经济援助与奖学金讨论

The client inquires about financial aid options and scholarship opportunities. The consultant provides information on available resources, explains application processes, and discusses strategies for maximizing chances of receiving financial support.

客户咨询经济援助选项和奖学金机会。顾问提供可用资源的信息，解释申请流程，并讨论如何最大限度地获得经济支持的策略。

对话

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Client (Female)

Thank you for meeting with me, Mr. Davies. My main concern right now is the cost of higher education. Could you explain the various financial aid options available and how scholarships fit into that?

谢谢您与我见面，戴维斯先生。我现在最关心的是高等教育的费用。您能解释一下有哪些可用的经济援助选项以及奖学金在其中扮演的角色吗？

Consultant (Male)

Of course. It's a very common and important question. Generally, financial aid can be broadly categorized into grants, loans, work-study programs, and scholarships. Grants are usually need-based and don't need to be repaid. Loans, on the other hand, do and come from various sources—federal, state, and private.

当然。这是一个非常普遍且重要的问题。通常，经济援助可以大致分为助学金、贷款、勤工俭学项目和奖学金。助学金通常是基于需求且无需偿还的。而贷款则需要偿还，并且来源多种多样——联邦、州和私人。

Client (Female)

And scholarships? Are they also based on need, or are they more about merit?

那奖学金呢？它们也是基于需求吗，还是更多地基于成绩？

Consultant (Male)

Scholarships are fantastic because they're essentially free money that doesn't need to be repaid. They can be merit-based, for academic excellence, athletic achievements, or specific talents. But there are also plenty of need-based scholarships out there, as well as those for unique demographics or interests. It really runs the gamut.

奖学金非常棒，因为它们本质上是无需偿还的免费资金。它们可以是基于成绩的，例如学术卓越、体育成就或特定才能。但也存在大量的基于需求的奖学金，以及针对特定人口群体或兴趣的奖学金。这范围非常广。

Client (Female)

That's good to know. What would be the best way to maximize our chances of getting financial support, especially scholarships?

这太好了。我们怎样才能最大限度地增加获得经济支持，特别是奖学金的机会呢？

Consultant (Male)

Firstly, start early. Many scholarships have application deadlines well before college application deadlines. Secondly, broaden your search beyond just the university itself. Look into community, corporate, and private foundations. And crucially, tailor each application. Don't just send generic essays.

首先，提早开始。许多奖学金的申请截止日期都早于大学申请截止日期。其次，将你的搜索范围扩大到大学本身之外。调查社区、企业和私人基金会。最重要的是，量身定制每一次申请。不要只发送千篇一律的论文。

Client (Female)

Tailoring each application makes sense. Are there any common pitfalls we should avoid?

量身定制每次申请确实有道理。我们有什么常见的陷阱需要避免吗？

Consultant (Male)

Absolutely. A big one is not submitting all required documents or missing deadlines. Another is underestimating the power of a strong essay or letter of recommendation. And finally, don't just apply for the big national scholarships; smaller, local ones often have less competition and higher success rates.

当然。一个很大的陷阱是没有提交所有必需的文件或错过截止日期。另一个是低估一篇强有力的论文或推荐信的力量。最后，不要只申请那些大的国家奖学金；小的、地方性的奖学金通常竞争较少，成功率更高。

Client (Female)

That's incredibly helpful advice. Thank you for clarifying everything. We have a much clearer path forward now.

这些建议非常有帮助。感谢您澄清所有问题。我们现在对未来的道路清晰多了。

Consultant (Male)

You're very welcome. Remember, persistent effort in scholarship searching often pays off. Feel free to reach out if more questions arise as you navigate the process.

不客气。请记住，在奖学金搜索方面的持续努力通常会有回报。如果您在申请过程中遇到更多问题，请随时联系我。

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

financial aid

Money provided to students to help pay for college or university, which can include grants, loans, and scholarships. It's commonly discussed when planning higher education costs.

提供给学生以帮助支付大学或大学学费的资金，可包括助学金、贷款和奖学金。在规划高等教育费用时，通常会讨论此事。

grants

Type of financial aid given based on financial need that does not need to be repaid. Use this word when asking about free money options for school.

基于经济需求提供的无需偿还的财政援助类型。在询问学校免费资金选项时使用此词。

loans

Borrowed money for education that must be paid back with interest. It's useful to know the difference from grants when discussing repayment.

为教育而借的钱，必须连本带息偿还。在讨论还款时，知道它与助学金的区别很有用。

scholarships

Awards of money for education based on merit, need, or other criteria, which don't require repayment. Essential for students seeking free funding.

基于优异成绩、需求或其他标准的教育资助金，不需要偿还。对寻求免费资金的学生至关重要。

merit-based

Given based on a person's achievements, like good grades or talents, rather than financial need. Use in contexts like applying for awards.

基于个人的成就，如好成绩或才能，而不是经济需求。在申请奖项等语境中使用。

need-based

Aid provided according to a person's financial situation. Common in discussions about who qualifies for help with education costs.

根据个人的财务状况提供援助。在讨论谁有资格获得教育费用帮助时常见。

application deadlines

The final dates by which you must submit forms or documents. Important to remember when preparing for scholarships or admissions.

必须提交表格或文件的最晚日期。在准备奖学金或入学申请时很重要要记住。

pitfalls

Common mistakes or dangers to avoid. Use this in advice-giving scenarios, like warning about errors in applications.

常见的错误或需要避免的危险。在给出建议的场景中使用，例如警告应用程序中的错误。

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

Could you explain the various financial aid options available and how scholarships fit into that?

This is a polite question to ask for information on a topic. It uses 'could you' for requests and 'fit into that' to show how one thing relates to another. Useful when seeking advice on education costs.

这是一个礼貌地询问某个主题信息的提问。它使用 'could you' 来提出请求，并用 'fit into that' 来表示一件事如何与另一件事相关联。在寻求教育费用建议时很有用。

Financial aid can be broadly categorized into grants, loans, work-study programs, and scholarships.

This sentence categorizes types of aid using 'broadly categorized into' for grouping ideas. It's practical for explaining or summarizing options in discussions about money for school.

这个句子使用“broadly categorized into”来分类援助类型，用于分组想法。它在讨论学校资金时解释或总结选项时很实用。

Scholarships are fantastic because they're essentially free money that doesn't need to be repaid.

Here, 'fantastic' means excellent, and 'essentially' means basically. The sentence highlights benefits using 'because' for reasons. Use it to describe positive aspects of funding.

这里，'fantastic' 意思是优秀的，'essentially' 意思是基本上。这句话使用 'because' 来突出原因，从而强调益处。用它来描述资助的积极方面。

What would be the best way to maximize our chances of getting financial support?

This asks for the optimal method using 'best way to maximize chances,' which means to increase possibilities. Great for inquiring about strategies in competitive situations like applications.

这是在使用“最大化机会的最佳方式”询问最优方法，意思是增加可能性。非常适合询问申请等竞争情况下的策略。

Firstly, start early. Secondly, broaden your search beyond just the university itself.

Uses sequencing words 'firstly' and 'secondly' to list advice. 'Broaden your search' means to expand looking for options. Useful for giving step-by-step tips on planning.

使用顺序词‘首先’和‘其次’来列出建议。‘扩大你的搜索’意思是扩展寻找选项。有助于给出规划的逐步提示。

Tailor each application. Don't just send generic essays.

Imperative form for advice: 'tailor' means customize, and 'generic' means general or not specific. This warns against common errors; use when discussing personalized applications.

用于建议的祈使形式：'tailor' 意为定制，'generic' 意为一般或不具体。这警告常见的错误；在讨论个性化申请时使用。

A big one is not submitting all required documents or missing deadlines.

'A big one' refers to a major example, using 'or' to connect similar mistakes. Practical for explaining pitfalls in processes like scholarship applications.

“一个大”指的是一个主要例子，使用“or”来连接类似错误。实用于解释像奖学金申请这样的过程中的陷阱。

Persistent effort in scholarship searching often pays off.

'Persistent' means continuing steadily, and 'pays off' is an idiom for rewarding results. This encourages ongoing action; use to motivate in goal-oriented talks.

‘Persistent’意思是持续稳定地进行，‘pays off’是一个习语，表示有回报的结果。这鼓励持续行动；在目标导向的谈话中使用以激励。