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Attribution: College Matchpoint.
- Subject:
- Career and Technical Education
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Author:
- Aujalee Moore
- Date Added:
- 05/20/2024
Attribution: College Matchpoint.
Students will be able to
- Explain the role the FAFSA plays in the financial aid process
- Understand the importance of submitting the FAFSA
- Apply for the FAFSA
- Identify misconceptions and challenges students have that prevent them from submitting the FAFSA
- Read a Student Aid Report (SAR) and understand the role of their Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
To be considered for any type of aid—grant, scholarship, or loan—all aspiring post-secondary students must complete a FAFSA. This video provides a general overview of the Free Application for Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Students will demonstrate the ability to explain five potential ways to pay for school, including detailing the four outcomes of the FAFSA and the 529 Plan.
Class Time Needed: Approx 45 min.
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We want to be sure you get your time and money's worth and graduate with little to no debt.
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In this section, we'll walk you through:
How much college costs and what your money goes to
How to get money for college
The kind of money that's available
Descriptions and links to funding programs
Whether your goal is to get started on a bachelor's degree and transfer, or to train for an in-demand job, you'll get an outstanding education for the lowest tuition.
Note: This is a Washington resource but has many resources that are useful for Oregon and Idaho students.
Overview: Students will be able to
- Identify the quantitative and qualitative benefits of going to college
- Explain the importance of researching expected starting salaries when choosing a college and major
- Understand common costs associated with college
- Explain the difference between sticker price and net price
- Have a conversation with their parents or guardians about paying for college