Grade 9-12, Higher Education
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On-Demand Webinar

College and Career Readiness Series: Ways to Pay for College

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Amber Peters
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Objective

In this webinar, teachers will be able to:

  • Quickly and easily distinguish between scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans, and understand how each can benefit your students.
  • Get FAFSA tips and learn how to help your students find state-based money.
  • Discover resources, from websites to scholarship databases, that can help your students score the funds they need.
  • Learn creative strategies to make financial aid info clear, engaging, and accessible for all of your students and families.

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State Standards

Concepts

Decision Making, Personal Finance

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Description

In this dynamic session, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans, turning these potentially overwhelming topics into simple, actionable steps. Plus, we’ll discuss the FAFSA and other funding sources so you can help your students navigate them like pros.

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Subjects:
Personal Finance,Other

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