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Syllabus
Overview
Financial Aid Terms
Types of Financial Aid
Access to Financial Aid
FAFSA Application
Other Financial Aid Applications
Discussion - Myth vs. Reality: What Students & Families Get Wrong About Financial Aid
Assignment - Financial Aid Resource
Overivew
Budgeting Basics
Budgeting: Fixed vs Variable Expenses
Budgeting: Income Sources
Cost of Living in College
Credit Basics
Scenario: Understanding Credit Card Decisions Over TIme
Decision-Making Frameworks
Affordability Threshold Model
Total Cost Over Time Model
Trade-Off Model
Debt Comfort Model
Discussion - Money Matters: What Students Wish They Knew Before College
Assignment: Financial Literacy Lesson Design
Overview
FAFSA Handouts
FAFSA Financial Aid Basics
Eligibility
Studentaid.gov Account
Application Overview
Student Demonstration
Student Scenarios Knowledge Check
Parent Demonstration
Parent Scenarios Knowledge Check
What Happens Next
FAFSA Certification Disclosure Agreement
FAFSA Scenario-Based Certification Exam
Assignment - FAFSA Implementation Reflection
Overview
Types of Scholarships
Scholarship Search Strategies
Avoiding Scams
Supporting Students with Essays
Discussion - Smart vs. Strategic: Evaluating Scholarship Approaches
Assignment: Build a Scholarship Resource Toolkit
Overview
Student Loans Introduction
Federal Student Loans
Private Student Loans
Repayment Plans
Helping Students Borrow Wisely
Case Study Activity: Loan Comparison Decision Lab
Discussion - Debt Decisions: Guiding Students Toward Smart Borrowing
Assignment - Student Loan Guidance Handout or Presentation
Overview
Overview
What are Financial Aid Offers
Net Price vs Sticker Price
Importance of Comparing Financial Aid Offers
How To Read Award Letters
Comparing Offers Across Institutions
Financial Aid Decision Time
Advising Students & Supporting Families
Discussion - The True Cost of College: Helping Students See Beyond the Sticker Price
Assignment - Advising Students Through Financial Aid Offers
Overview
Family Engagement Strategies
Communication Strategies
Overcoming Barriers
FAFSA Completion Strategies
Hosting Financial Aid Nights
Discussion - From Hesitation to Participation: Engaging Families in the Financial Aid Process
Assignment - Design a Family Financial Aid Engagement Plan or Event
Overview
Assignment - Capstone Project
Evaluation
