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.
Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans)
CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history
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 the types of financial aid
- Organize some basic information about financial aid to present these options to a parent or guardian
What students will do
- Research financial aid on selected government websites.
- Find out basic information about different types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study).
- Talk with a parent or guardian about these options.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_talking-with-family-about-higher-education_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_talking-with-family-about-higher-education_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.
