No surprise—people with more education often earn higher incomes and are unemployed less than those with less education. Those with higher incomes also tend to accumulate more wealth. Why? Research shows that well-educated people tend to make financial decisions that help build wealth. Their strategies, though, can be used by anyone.
Material Type: Lesson, Reading
Here's a "game" you can use with faculty, staff, and students to showcase the financial challenges that our students face in achieving their educational goals. You are welcome to customize the files for your own institution. We have "played" the game in Opening Day events, professional development events, and with student leaders. It never stops surprising players of the incredible challenges that we can assist with by eliminating textbook costs.
Material Type: Module
Take a stroll through each screen of the online FAFSA to see what information you'll need on hand to complete the application quickly and accurately.
Material Type: Lecture
This lesson is designed for high school students to learn to use available resources to assist in their college and career search.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson
This resource is designed for instructors to utilize in order to prepare students for college success. College preparation programs in high schools are also recommended to use these resources.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Textbook
This task is for students to get to thinking about college and the costs that come with going to college.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
Students compare the average debt and salary of graduates with different majors at the colleges of their choice.
Material Type: Homework/Assignment
It's often said that a college degree is the key to future success. Choosing to attend college is a major decision for young people. But why is a degree so important? The December 2015 issue of Page One Economics examines two economic models used to study how education, productivity, and income are related.
Material Type: Lesson, Reading
One of the difficulties in entering college is finding the means to pay your tuition. However, there are many organizations and foundations that can provide you with financial assistance.
Material Type: Reading
This video is a 14 minute video where students can see a 1040EZ tax form filled out. This video will aid in mastery of standard EPF. 16
Material Type: Lecture
Students first discover what they want from their education, then build a plan to get there. This content takes students through the steps to successfully navigate their journey in higher education. Topics include planning for success, choosing a career path, setting and attaining goals, understanding financial management, developing critical thinking skills, making healthy choices, using effective communication, managing time, developing learning strategies, developing meaningful relationships. Content is available in PDF and Open Document formats and is licensed CC BY. Learning Objectives also are provided. Full course offering available at https://www.cengage.com/c/opennow-college-success-1e-opennow-cengage
Material Type: Module, Reading, Textbook, Unit of Study
Students will explore primary and secondary sources to investigate the origin, purposes, and vitality of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Material Type: Lesson
OER programs provide an opportunity for students to earn a certificate or associates degree without incurring the cost of textbooks for their courses. This can dramatically reduce the cost of attendance and has been estimated at 25% or more savings*. Most OER programs are developed to serve the neediest students who may otherwise have to defer college or take fewer courses due to prohibitive cost. Reaching the students who could most benefit most from enrolling in OER courses can prove to be a challenge in of itself. We will hear from speakers who have developed successful strategies at their colleges to create awareness and encourage underrepresented students to enroll in OER degree programs targeted at their academic success.
Material Type: Lecture
Interactive lesson on Retirement and Education Planning
Material Type: Module
From tiny private colleges to gargantuan urban universities, there are enormous implications to your choice of a school and a major. This video will help you develop a perspective and a framework for making these
Material Type: Lecture
Students have special tax situations and benefits. Understand how that affects you and your taxes. Get general information about how to file and pay taxes, including many free services, by visiting the Individuals page. If you're filing a tax return, you may need to include scholarships and grants as taxable income. Tax benefits for higher education, such as loan interest deductions, credits and tuition programs, may help lower the tax you owe.
Material Type: Reading
The idea of taking out loans can seem intimidating or counterproductive. But there are plenty of times when loans can come in handy. We’re not talking mortgage size loans here – loans don’t have to be for large amounts and they don’t have to be for tuition payments. Read on to learn how and when to use loans, and what may be the best options for you!
Material Type: Reading
Textbook by Shannon Turmon, West Hills College Lemoore
Material Type: Textbook
A free mini-book to prepare students for the SAT exam with lessons and questions in math, reading, and writing.
Material Type: Assessment, Teaching/Learning Strategy, Textbook
A free mini-book to prepare students for the SAT exam with lessons and questions in math, reading, and writing.
Material Type: Assessment, Teaching/Learning Strategy, Textbook
