Lesson Plan
Funding Your Future Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and navigate scholarships and financial aid resources, building actionable plans to fund their college education.
Equips seniors with essential tools to secure financial support, reducing college debt and increasing access to higher education opportunities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Technology
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Money Mindset Mixer
10 minutes
Step 2
Scholarship & Aid Overview
15 minutes
Step 3
Scholarship Scavenger Hunt
20 minutes
Step 4
Funding Reflection Exit Ticket
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Scholarship & Aid 101
What Is Financial Aid?
Scholarships & Grants
Loans & Work-Study
Key Deadlines & FAFSA Basics
Scholarship Search Strategies
Resources & Next Steps
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
