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US Department of Education

Federal Student Aid: Fafsa

For Students 9th - 10th
If a student wants to receive any sort of financial aid, they must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This site explains how and allows you to submit it electronically.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses scholarship and financial aid scams and the truth about financial aid. The only application that will determine eligibility for all programs is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - a form you can...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will understand the importance of filling out the FAFSA application and complete a practice FAFSA. This lesson plan has a financial aid component.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Fafsa (Financial Aid Application) in 7 Easy Steps

For Students 9th - 10th
The first step in the financial aid process is the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" or "FAFSA". The FAFSA can seem like a very confusing application to complete, but this video lesson will take you through everything you need...
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US Department of Education

Federal Student Aid Policy: A History and an Assessment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a scholarly, historical review of federal student aid, along with a discussion of the complex issues of the "achievements and shortfalls" of these aid policies.
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Other

Teen Analyst: Financial Aid Info

For Students 9th - 10th
Grants, loans, scholarships - it's all like another kind of language. But don't worry, we're here to help.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How to Complete the Fafsa

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will research a career and determine educational options and understand how to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This lesson contains a financial aid component.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Fafsa Dummies Brochure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson gives students the opportunity to take a hands-on approach to learning about FAFSA. Students will research and compile information and graphics to create a professional, tri-fold brochure containing information about FAFSA...
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Your Education After High School

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many opportunities for your education after high school whether it be a university, a community college, or a career school. Learn how to choose the right school for you and how to pay for it.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Regulation of Financial Markets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson will aid in understanding the basics of state, federal, and industry oversight and help students know the extent and limits of consumer protection by these entities. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Student Loan Debt Relief Scams Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
Infograph provides tip for avoiding scams when repaying student loans.
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US Department of Education

Usde: Getting Ready for College Early

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education provides a Handbook for Parents of Students in the Middle and Junior High School Years to help them to prepare for college.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Teen Parent: Don't Just Let It Happen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson addresses facts and fiction about teen pregnancy. It is an in-depth look into the social and financial challenges of teen parenting. It includes a cost analysis of a baby's first year of life. Be aware the subject of this...