Paying for Postsecondary Education & Training
Are your students overwhelmed by the thought of paying for college or postsecondary training? This financial planning lesson builds their confidence by breaking the process into simple, manageable steps. By the end, students will have a personalized plan to use or share with parents, guidance counselors, or planning teams (IEP, 504, etc.) as they prepare for their future.
Here’s How This Financial Planning Lesson Can Help
Your students will create a personalized financial roadmap to bridge the gap between their current resources and the costs of education or training. They'll learn how to:
Choose a postsecondary path that aligns with their goals.
Research and estimate the costs of education, training, and living expenses.
Identify their current financial resources.
Explore scholarships, grants, loans, and other funding options.
Develop a plan to fund their future without unnecessary debt.
The engaging, real-world activities make this lesson both practical and fun. From quirky scholarship searches to practice with loan repayment calculators, your students will gain tools they can use immediately—and skills that last a lifetime.
Why You’ll Love This Financial Planning Lesson
This resource makes a daunting subject approachable. It includes everything you need to help your students tackle this critical topic:
Clear guidance: Google Slides with detailed speaker notes to keep instruction on track.
Real-world connections: Scholarship listings, loan examples, and funding strategies.
Interactive activities: Matching vocabulary for financial aid terms, scholarship scavenger hunts, and a financial roadmap template for individualized plans.
Ideas for Implementation
Use this resource in multiple ways:
As part of a career readiness unit.
During advisory period, study support classes, or specialty workshops.
In collaboration with counselors or transition planning teams.
This lesson is the perfect follow-up to Exploring Postsecondary Education & Training Options allowing students to develop a funding plan for their desired pathway.
What’s Included in the Paying for Schooling Lesson
Google Slides with detailed speaker notes and links to supplemental resources.
Postsecondary Education & Training Financial Roadmap template.
Financial Aid Vocabulary activity (matching or graphic organizer).
Scholarship Savvy Activity where students read real listings to identify eligibility and application requirements.
Scholarship Scavenger Hunt Activity using online databases.
Loan repayment calculator practice.
Lesson plan, answer keys, and sample responses.
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