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.
Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans)
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
The FAFSA is a financial aid tool that will help students find funding sources to help them pay for their post-secondary education.
Essential questions
- How can the FAFSA help you and your family pay for higher education?
- How does your family’s financial situation affect the amount of federal financial aid you may receive?
Objectives
- Understand the basics of federal financial aid
- Describe what FAFSA is and how it helps you obtain financial aid
What students will do
- Read and analyze a text about federal financial aid and the FAFSA.
- Answer reading comprehension questions.
- Discuss the reading to deepen their understanding of federal financial aid.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_reading-about-federal-financial-aid_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_reading-about-federal-financial-aid_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_all-about-FAFSA_handout.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.
