Resource Type: High school activities

  • Differentiating between secured and unsecured loans

    Students explore characteristics of secured or unsecured types of credit by playing a sorting game. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education) Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 30, 2022 Big idea Borrowers may receive different types of loans…

  • Distinguishing between credit myths and realities

    Students analyze and make judgments about credit and borrowing statements to better understand the reality of debt. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 30, 2022 Big idea Misconceptions…

  • Reading about federal financial aid

    By analyzing a text about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students learn about the most common process for applying for financial aid to help pay for higher education. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts,…

  • Understanding how much student debt you can afford

    Students calculate how much they can afford in monthly student loan payments based on what their salary might be after graduating from college or another post-secondary institution. Topic Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration…

  • Using a student loan calculator

    Students use a student loan calculator to calculate monthly loan payments and how much they can save on total loan costs by paying a little extra each month. Topic Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back…

  • Composing songs and verses about paying for college

    Students write a song, rap, or poem that captures some key strategies people use to pay for college. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12)…

  • Creating a presentation on 529 plans

    Students conduct Internet research on 529 plans and create a digital slide presentation to inform others about how these plans can help people save for future education costs. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level…

  • Learning how federal financial aid can help you pay for higher education

    After watching a video describing basic types of federal financial aid, students answer content-based questions about financial planning for college. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Science, Social studies or history…

  • Saving for post-secondary education

    Students use an online compound interest calculator to explore the value of saving money over time for future education goals. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to…

  • Talking with your family about paying for higher education

    Through Internet research, students build their awareness of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options and then share their findings with a parent or guardian. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school…