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FEDERAL GRANTS AND WORK STUDY

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• STUDENTS WILL DEFINE THE TERMS “GRANTS” AND “ WORK STUDY” AND REVIEW STRATEGIES FOR MAXIMIZING FINANCIAL AID.

• STUDENTS WILL PREPARE SHORT PRESENTATIONS ABOUT A SPECIFIC FEDERAL GRANT OR WORK STUDY PROGRAM.

• STUDENT WILL UNDERSTAND BASIC FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENT GRANT PROGRAMS AND WORK STUDY THROUGH THEIR GROUP PRESENTATIONS.

Lesson Objectives

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Breakout 1: Recap and Financial Aid 101(10 minutes)

Directions: Complete and discuss the “Financial Aid 101” handout.

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Breakout 2: Financial Aid Presentation Prep(15 minutes)

Directions: Each group will be assigned to research a specific aid program and will have 10 minutes to prepare a 1 minute presentation focusing on the key characteristics of that financial aid. Students will use the “Financial Aid Comparison Table” and “Financial Aid Reference Materials” to get started.

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Breakout 3: Financial Aid Presentations (15 minutes)

Directions: Each group will present and share key takeaways of the assigned aid program.

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Reflect and Review(5 minutes)

Individually complete your “Student Reflection” handout. Then spend 2-3 minutes in your small group sharing what you learned or how you can apply today’s workshop content. Think about:

• What information resonated with you about today’s workshop?

• What information was new to you? • What information was most helpful to learn about?

Why?• What knowledge can you pass on or share with

family members?

Be ready to share your key learnings with the class.

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Closing(2 minutes)

HOMEWORK: Talk with parent(s) about the similarities and differences between grants and work study.

PRE-WORK FOR THE NEXT WORKSHOP: