All resources in Personal Financial Literacy in Wisconsin

Interviewing For a Job-NGPF 9.7 (Career Unit)

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In this 120-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Incorporate multiple strategies to potentially generate interview opportunities -Prepare yourself physically and mentally for a job interview -Practice answering common job interview questions -Recognize behavioral interview questions and develop a strategy for answering those questions -Review appropriate ways to follow-up after an interview

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

Repaying Your Student Loans - NGPF FY-5.7 (Paying for College Unit)

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Students will be able to - Identify steps they can take to prepare for student loan repayment - Understand the different loan repayment options available to them - Explain how student loan payments work - Identify the consequences of not making student loan payments - Compare different loan repayment options such as deferment, forbearance, consolidation, and more

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

Deciphering Your Financial Aid - NGPF FY-5.5 (Paying for College Unit)

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Students will be able to - Understand what a financial aid package is and when they should expect to receive one from a college - Read and compare different financial aid offers - Explain the order in which they should accept different types of aid and when they will receive that aid - Identify strategies and resources they can use if their financial aid is not sufficient to cover the cost of attendance

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

Student Loans: Friend or Foe? - NGPF FY-5.4 (Paying for College Unit)

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Students will be able to - Understand the rising national trends in student debt - Compare federal and private loans and explain what it means to take out each type of loan - Identify various strategies they can use to be a responsible borrower - Analyze three student profiles to determine the best course of action to take for their student loans

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

Scholarships & Grants: Free Money! - NGPF FY-5.3 (Paying for College)

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Students will be able to - Explain why scholarships and grants should be their 1st pick when looking for and accepting financial aid - Understand the difference between scholarships and grants - Find scholarships and grants that they are eligible for - Identify signs of scholarship and grant scams and steps to take to protect themselves

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

FAFSA: Gateway to Financial Aid - NGPF FY-5.2 (Paying for College)

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Students will be able to - Explain the role the FAFSA plays in the financial aid process - Understand the importance of submitting the FAFSA - Apply for the FAFSA - Identify misconceptions and challenges students have that prevent them from submitting the FAFSA - Read a Student Aid Report (SAR) and understand the role of their Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

Paying for College Basics - NGPF FY 5.1 (Paying for College Unit)

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Students will be able to - Identify the quantitative and qualitative benefits of going to college - Explain the importance of researching expected starting salaries when choosing a college and major - Understand common costs associated with college - Explain the difference between sticker price and net price - Have a conversation with their parents or guardians about paying for college

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance