paying for college
https://padlet.com/npayan/7c9orqi39zmt
Fast Facts
As of August 2017, Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, spread out among about 44 million borrowers
(studentloanhero.com).
In 2015, college graduates, on average, earned 56% more than high school grads
(Economic Policy Institute).
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to
Students will be able to
- Identify the quantitative and qualitative benefits of going to college
- Explain the importance of researching expected starting salaries when choosing a college and major
- Understand common costs associated with college
- Explain the difference between sticker price and net price
- Have a conversation with their parents or guardians about paying for college
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Career Interest Inventory - Not sure what to do when you grow up?
http://www.career-tests-guide.com/onet-interest-profiler.html
http://www.career-tests-guide.com/onet-interest-profiler.html
Texas Career Check - Explore Colleges & Careers, includes Interest Inventory
http://www.texascareercheck.com/
http://www.texascareercheck.com/
Texas Genuinue - Career & Technical Education - Explore Careers & Colleges
http://texasgenuine.org/
http://texasgenuine.org/
My Next Move - Career Search and Interest Inventory
https://www.mynextmove.org/
https://www.mynextmove.org/
Ready to live on your own?? Get a Reality Check!
https://texasrealitycheck.com/
https://texasrealitycheck.com/
College Loans Exploit Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXWKuK-Qsu4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXWKuK-Qsu4
Should I Borrow Student Loans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2D2f8dBhSo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2D2f8dBhSo
Types of Loans Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpSgxABSxhQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpSgxABSxhQ
How To Read Fin Aid Award
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0SQ2MDQFno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0SQ2MDQFno
Top Resources to Help You Prepare for the SAT
https://universityhq.org/resources/college-planning-guide/sat-prep/
https://universityhq.org/resources/college-planning-guide/sat-prep/