Lesson Plan
Unlocking College Cash
Guide a 12th-grade student through researching and applying for financial aid—covering FAFSA basics, cost estimation, and scholarship searches—to create a personalized action plan.
Many students struggle to navigate financial aid on their own. This one-on-one lesson builds confidence by breaking down complex steps and tailoring guidance to each student’s needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Student Info
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Understanding FAFSA Basics
10 minutes
Step 3
Estimating College Costs
5 minutes
Step 4
Exploring Scholarships
5 minutes
Step 5
Next Steps & Personalized Plan
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Unlocking College Cash
Your College Plans & Funding Goals
FAFSA Basics
Estimating College Costs
Exploring Scholarships
Next Steps & Personalized Plan
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Funding Your Future Lesson Plan
Equip a 12th-grade student with step-by-step guidance to research, compare, and apply for financial aid—including FAFSA completion, cost estimation, and scholarship searches—to produce a personalized action plan.
Many students find financial aid complex and overwhelming. This one-on-one lesson breaks down key processes, builds confidence, and ensures each student leaves with clear next steps and tools to fund their college education.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Student Info
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Understanding FAFSA Basics
10 minutes
Step 3
Estimating College Costs
5 minutes
Step 4
Exploring Scholarships
5 minutes
Step 5
Next Steps & Personalized Plan
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Funding Your Future
Your College Plans & Funding Goals
FAFSA Basics
Estimating College Costs
Exploring Scholarships
Next Steps & Personalized Plan
Worksheet
