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Paying for College

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College is an Investment We want to be sure you get your time and money's worth and graduate with little to no debt. There's money out there to help you pay for college — some of it you may not have to pay back — and we want to help you get it. 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.

Material Type: Reading

Author: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

Mini-Unit: Career Plan, Education Plan, Financial Aid, Resume & Job Interview

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In this mini-unit, students begin by creating a career plan and an education plan. After learning financial aid vocabulary concepts, students will play an online game called “Payback” to apply knowledge learned about paying for college. The activity concludes with students creating a personal resume and taking notes on job interview tips.

Material Type: Unit of Study

Author: Utah Lesson Plans

Discussion / Debate on Post-Secondary Debt Loads

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This activity allows the students to discuss the burden of student loans and financing post-secondary education. An additional aspect to this activity is the mental health aspect regarding heavy debt loads for post-secondary. The discussion could include a debate on student loans, who is responsible and can a student "walk away" from this debt? Should the government pay for post-secondary education for everyone? If yes, would you be willing to pay more taxes for free post-secondary education? Students often finance their post-secondary education, which can be very expensive over many years. How does a student pay this debt back if they are unable to finish their program, especially in expensive programs such as medicine or law?

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Cindy Lowe

Student Loans: Friend or Foe? Lesson Guide

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Students will be able to Understand the rising national trends in student debt Compare federal and private loans and explain what it means to take out each type of loan Identify various strategies they can use to be a responsible borrower Analyze three student profiles to determine the best course of action to take for their student loans

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: NGPF

Paying for College Basics - NGPF FY 5.1 (Paying for College Unit)

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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

Material Type: Lesson

Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

FAFSA: Gateway to Financial Aid - NGPF FY-5.2 (Paying for College)

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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)

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

Mentors Helping Latino Students Access College

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Learn how CAMINO, the College Access Mentoring Information and Outreach program is preparing Latino students in Savanah, GA for higher education in this video from American Graduate Day 2013. Melody Rodruiguez founded CAMINO to give Latino students the information and support they needed to access college. Mentors not only guide students as they take college entrance tests, apply for scholarships, and research scholarships, they also provide emotional support when students face difficult obstacles. Use the handout in the Support Materials section below to start planning your own mentorship program.

Material Type: Lecture

Author: American Graduate

Should College Be Free?

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College costs are insane these days. It’s getting to the point where unless your last name is Bezos or Zuckerberg, a college education kinda' feels like a pipe dream. One answer is FREE COLLEGE paid for by the government, which many liberals and even some conservatives are getting behind. But, “free” college really isn’t free. That money has to come from somewhere. Is free college really as good as it sounds?

Material Type: Lecture

Author: Above the Noise