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Paying for College

Paying for College

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2: Education, Careers, and Income

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Defined by Personal Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Paying for College
2.3: Postsecondary Financing: Explore and evaluate options for financing postsecondary education. Demonstrate an understanding of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) requirements to apply for postsecondary education financial aid by completing an application. Identify strategies for reducing the overall cost of postsecondary education, including the impact of scholarships, grants, work study, and other assistance and the application process
2.4: Borrowing for College: Explain the impact borrowing money to finance college could have on future financial stability and security. Research multiple viewpoints that support or question the use of student loan debt in paying for postsecondary education. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence presented support the author's claim. Citing specific textual evidence, craft an argumentative essay that either supports or opposes the use of student loan debt, developing both claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly.

2.2: Career Research: Using the career focus identified, create an annotated chart, table, or graphic to evaluate:

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Defined by Personal Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Paying for College
2.2.a: education and training including admission requirements and tuition requirements,