After watching a video describing basic types of federal financial aid, students answer content-based questions about financial planning 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, Math, Science, Social studies or history
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
You have a choice about how you pay for your education. Federal financial aid is one option that can help you reach your education goals.
Essential questions
- What are the ways the federal government can help me pay for college?
- How do these payment methods impact my finances?
Objectives
- Analyze various types of federal financial aid
- Evaluate how the ways to pay for college relate to our finances
What students will do
- Watch a video about federal financial aid and/or read about the topic on selected U.S. Government websites.
- Answer questions based on what they learned from these sources.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_learning-federal-financial-aid_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_learning-federal-financial-aid_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.
