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Paying for College

Paying for College

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Earning Income

Knowledge Standards

EI.K.5: Evaluate the accessibility and costs of additional training and education and how it impacts future earning potential.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Paying for College
Students will examine the costs and benefits of investing in additional education or training in at least two different industries.

Skills Standards

EI.S.2: Identify unique opportunities and programs available in Washington, DC, that provide financial support for higher education and career advancement, including scholarships, grants, apprenticeships, advanced research courses, dual enrollment and other avenues for educational and professional growth.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Paying for College
Students will research career opportunities and financial support programs within their local community.

Saving and Investing

Skills Standards

SI.S.1: Identify practices for saving towards short- and long-term financial goals.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Paying for College
Students identify the processes for opening and managing various savings accounts to meet their financial goals.

Credit

Skills Standards

CR.S.4: Compare different methods of financing postsecondary education including federal loans, private loans, opportunities for loan forgiveness, grants, scholarships and savings.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Paying for College
Students will compare the different sources of funding for postsecondary education.
Students will identify existing scholarships and grants for postsecondary education.