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Lesson Plan
California Department of Education

College: Plan Well and Pay Less

For Teachers 11th Standards
They say you gotta pay to play, and postsecondary education is no exception! High schoolers learn how to research and analyze the cost of postsecondary education as well as the different ways to pay for schooling. Learners then work...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Personal/Social Development: Preparing for Scholarships

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Prepare your class for applying to scholarships with this instructional activity. Although very bare-bones, this plan provides a writing prompt for learners that will surely get them thinking about how to present themselves to the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Financing Your College Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore sources for funding college educations. They compile a portfolio of information gathered during their research.
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Website
US Department of Education

Federal Student Aid: Fafsa

For Students 9th - 10th
If a student wants to receive any sort of financial aid, they must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This site explains how and allows you to submit it electronically.
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Website
Other

Fin Aid: Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
FinAid is a comprehensive resource for all college financing topics. Search scholarships and use the financial aid calculators to help you plan for your college experience.