Grade 9-12, Higher Education
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Career Readiness Part 3: Analyzing Financial Aid Packages

Time: 60 mins ,
Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Understand the pros and cons of sources of aid (grants, loans, work study) for students’ postsecondary choices
  • Compare sources of aid options

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Decision Making, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Financial Investments

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Description

In collaboration with Goddard Riverside Options Center, this college readiness webinar series will highlight the critical role that College advisors play at ensuring that young people can afford their postsecondary education without untenable debt by helping students to make sound financial decisions.

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