Grades 9-12
Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar
Student Loans: Don’t Be Afraid, Be Informed!
Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: John Hupalo
Objective
Teachers will be able to:
- Counsel students on increasing their education ROI.
- Explain the fundamentals of student loans: federal vs. private. student vs. parent, fixed vs. variable.
- Show strategies for managing debt.
Standards
Concepts
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In this economics webinar, highlight other tuition options and take a deep dive into the fundamentals of student loans and smart borrowing.
Description
Most students will need loans to pay for college, but lack the information needed to make smart ROI, or “Return on Investment,” decisions. We’ll explore basics, offer tips and dispel myths. Well managed student loans are not bad!
Student loans are one element of a family’s plan to pay for college. We’ll unravel the complexity of loan programs by defining key terms such as capitalized interest, forbearance, deferment, loan forgiveness, cosigners and many others.
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