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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Let's Move to College

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity that teaches students how to prepare and stick to a budget as they prepare to head off to college and leave home.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How to Complete the Fafsa

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will research a career and determine educational options and understand how to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This lesson contains a financial aid component.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Much Will College Cost Me?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research the cost of college by comparing a 2-year and a 4-year institution via the Internet. Students will follow-up with a presentation and prepare a monthly budget. This lesson plan contains a financial aid component.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How to Pay for College

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The young scholars will search the Internet for Scholarships and/or grants to help pay for college. This lesson has a financial aid component.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pennies for Your Future!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a hands-on activity that is designed to guide students through the process of finding and applying for scholarships. Students will use word processing software to write and submit a scholarship that is applicable to them. This...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Fafsa Can Be Taxing!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Complete tax forms and use these to complete a FAFSA worksheet. This project contains a financial aid component.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Financing Your College Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides student with the opportunity to think about financing college by considering the best use of the funding available. Consider pros and cons of attending school in state or out of state. Students should determine...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: College Project Wrap Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What have learners learned about college? What questions do they still have? Students work on wrapping up and reflecting on the College Project while tackling math problems. This lesson includes a detailed plan, printable worksheets,...
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Graphic
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Student Loan Debt Relief Scams Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
Infograph provides tip for avoiding scams when repaying student loans.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sample Financial Aid Package

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at examples of financial aid packages for students at Stanford University. This can give you a sense of how financial packages can be constructed across a variety of income levels.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sample Financial Aid Package

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at some sample financial aid packages for students.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: College Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
Guide to financial aid for college includes information on the costs of college, student loans, filling out the FAFSA, and financial aid resources and scholarships. Follow the next page for help on ways to save for college.