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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sample Financial Aid Package

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at examples of financial aid packages for students at Stanford University. This can give you a sense of how financial packages can be constructed across a variety of income levels.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Financial Aid

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Career/Tech lesson on Financial Aid is an introduction to the process of applying for financial assistance for college. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, obtain, integrate, understand, interpret apply and...
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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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Fin Aid: Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
FinAid is a comprehensive resource for all college financing topics. Search scholarships and use the financial aid calculators to help you plan for your college experience.
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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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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Paying for College

For Students 10th - 12th
A website dedicated to helping students make informed financial decisions through their road to college. Website focues on filling out financial aid to choosing a loan.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Student Loan Application

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Student Loan Application lesson explains the purpose of student loans. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, obtain, integrate, understand, interpret, apply, and disseminate information used everyday. This lesson plan...
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Other

E Student Loan: Compare College Loan Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
E-Student Loan allows you to compare up to 12 loan programs at one time, based on the information that you provide. There is no charge, but registration is required.
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Other

College Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Features in-depth profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, and financial aid, along with geographic search, directories for honors programs, women's colleges statistics on minority enrollment and...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Help How Do I Pay for My College Education?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is designed to guide students through the process of searching for financial aid information by utilizing technology. This lesson contains a financial aid component.
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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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College Net

For Teachers 9th - 10th
CollegeNET provides a number of services for the college-bound student. These include the ability to search for colleges based on user-defined criteria, a scholarship/financial aid search, and an online application search.
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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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Fast Web: Matching Students to Scholarships

For Students 9th - 10th
Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.
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US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Explore Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Department of Education provides this comprehensive government publication on grants, loans, and work-study programs. Each piece of information can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding link.
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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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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: College Planning for High School Freshmen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is designed to prepare high school freshmen for goal-setting and financial planning opportunities for college. Young scholars will create a college planning portfolio. This lesson contains a financial aid component.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: I Owe, I Owe, So Off to Work I Go!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students often attend college and are faced with the mounting debt incurred from student loans. This lesson plan will guide through calculating repayment for students loans, preparing a monthly budget, and researching options for...
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Other

College Prep 101

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Prepare for college and get "survival" tips for academic life. Features include application, financial aid and scholarship information, and advice for student athletes.
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Other

Next Step U: Helping Students Find the Right Path

For Students 9th - 10th
The Next Step Magazine offers comprehensive resources on life after High School. Individuals can explore articles, college/university planning, career exploration, and life skills.
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Other

Mapping Your Future: For Middle and High School Students

For Students 9th - 10th
If you read through all sections of this site, then follow through on what you have read, you'll learn to make the most of your high school experience and know how to prepare for your life after high school. The site also has a section...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Avoiding Scholarship Scams

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Every year, thousands of students and parents are defrauded by scholarship scams. By understanding how scholarship scams work, students can better arm themselves against scholarship scam artists. For this lesson plan, students will...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Much Will College Cost Me?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research the cost of college by comparing a 2-year and a 4-year institution via the Internet. Students will follow-up with a presentation and prepare a monthly budget. This lesson plan contains a financial aid component.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Financing Your College Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson provides student with the opportunity to think about financing college by considering the best use of the funding available. Consider pros and cons of attending school in state or out of state. Learners should determine which...