Students write a song, rap, or poem that captures some key strategies people use to pay for college.
Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans)
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Financial aid — in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study options, and loans — can help pay for higher education.
Essential questions
- How can financial aid help pay for higher education?
- What might be the best option for me when planning to pay for higher education?
Objectives
- Identify ways to pay for higher education (e.g., savings and financial aid)
- Create an informative song, rap, or poem
What students will do
- Review basic information about paying for college (if necessary, they can research financial aid on selected government websites).
- Write a song, rap, or a poem about paying for college.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_composing-songs-verses-paying-college_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_composing-songs-verses-paying-college_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
