Unit Plan
Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Paying for College

For Students 9th - 10th
Give students a helping hand in figuring out how to pay for their college education.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: I Am What I Learn Video Scholarship Essay Contest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of available scholarships to determine which scholarships may be sources of funding for college. Students will create a video essay which will be used to apply for a...
Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses scholarship and financial aid scams and the truth about financial aid. The only application that will determine eligibility for all programs is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - a form you can...
Website
Other

Teen Analyst: Preparing for College

For Students 9th - 10th
Choosing the right college is one of the most important things you will do in high school. This site has put together some articles to help you with getting in and succeeding while you're there.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How to Pay for College

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The students will search the Internet for Scholarships and/or grants to help pay for college. This instructional activity has a financial aid component.
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.
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Other

Teen Analyst: Financial Aid Info

For Students 9th - 10th
Grants, loans, scholarships - it's all like another kind of language. But don't worry, we're here to help.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Career Technical Education Research

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is designed to help students document their research for a year long capstone project. (Creating an Engineering Report)The students will be following the requirements for the Siemens Math, Science Technology competition....