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FAFSA for Everyone! Lesson PlanGrade level: 10–12Suggested Duration: 1 hour or 1 class period Target Audience: Students seeking federal aid for their educationEducator Video: “How I Got Here: Angelica—Educator-focused Video” §118.4. Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits, High School (One-Half Credit).(b) Knowledge and skills.(21) Personal financial literacy. The student understands the various methods available to pay for college and other postsecondary education and training. The student is expected to:understand how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provided by the United States Department of EducationAngelica demonstrates the importance of applying for scholarship money in high school and throughout one’s college career. What are the odds she started with FAFSA? (Spoiler: very good.) Students will be inspired by Angelica’s story of working hard to find scholarship money, and seeing how well it paid off.Student Objective: Students get acquainted with the FAFSA and determine next steps to complete it.Lesson Preparation: While preparing for this lesson with your students, make sure to watch the “How I Got Here: Angelica—Educator-focused Video” available on both Texas Education on iTunes U and Project Share under the “Overcoming College Prep Obstacles with Texas GEAR UP” course. The video will provide guidance on how to navigate the lesson with your students and highlight the key messages for them to take away.Teacher Direction: Play the “How I Got Here: Angelica—Student-focused Video” for your class or student. The video is available on both Texas Education on iTunes U and Project Share under the “Overcoming College Prep Obstacles with Texas GEAR UP” course. Then, lead a discussion about FAFSA being the first step to financial aid. Instruction in FAFSA is required in Texas.Possible Teacher Dialogue (directed to students):What is FAFSA? Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. The U.S. Department of Education provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds each year, but you have to complete the FAFSA to see if you can get any of that money. If you don’t fill out the FAFSA, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid! There are a number of reasons students think they shouldn’t complete the FAFSA. Here are a few:“I (or my parents) make too much money, so I won’t qualify for aid.”“Only students with good grades get financial aid.”“The FAFSA is too hard to fill out.”“I’m too old to qualify for financial aid.”“I am undocumented and don’t qualify for federal aid.”But the reality is, EVERYONE should fill out the FAFSA! Let’s learn more and get started by visiting . Students then work individually or in teams to complete the FAFSA Scavenger Hunt Worksheet on the next page. Teachers will direct students to school resources available to help them complete and submit the FAFSA. ................
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