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.
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.
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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.