Lesson
Work-Study & Student Employment
Summary
Work-study isn't a tuition discount—it's permission to earn an hourly paycheck while the government foots part of the bill. This lesson explores the Federal Work-Study program and weighs the trade-offs of working on campus versus off.
Bellringer: On Campus or Off?
- Pose the on-campus vs. off-campus question to the class.
- Have students jot a quick stance and one reason before sharing.
Instruction
- Walk through Federal Work-Study: what it is, how it works, and its FAFSA income exclusion.
- Break the concept across slides—keep it moving and tie back to the FAFSA.
Discussion: Weighing the Trade-Offs
- Lead the On Campus vs. Off Campus comparison using the two-scenario slide.
- Surface pros and cons of each working environment.
Activity: Planning Outside the Box
- Students complete the Planning Outside the Box worksheet.
- Early finishers practice vocab or explore the Paying for College module.
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- Is work-study a discount on your tuition? Why or why not?
- Would you rather work on or off campus?
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7 min | Bellringer: On Campus or Off? |
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| 10 min | Instruction |
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| 10 min | Discussion: Weighing the Trade-Offs |
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| 13 min | Activity: Planning Outside the Box |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Paying for College
Students navigate the FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and student loans.
Paying for College Posttest
Assess student learning after completing the Paying for College unit.
Filling Out the FAFSA Worksheet
Questions about the FAFSA application process.
Class Presentation
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Unit 11: Planning for College
Scholarships & Grants
College money isn't just loans—billions in scholarships and grants go unclaimed every year. This lesson breaks down the difference between scholarships and grants and helps students build a personal strategy to claim their share of free money.
Work-Study & Student Employment
Work-study isn't a tuition discount—it's permission to earn an hourly paycheck while the government foots part of the bill. This lesson explores the Federal Work-Study program and weighs the trade-offs of working on campus versus off.
Researching & Comparing Colleges
The advertised price is never the whole story—colleges pitch you a number, not the truth behind it. Explore how to use the College Scorecard, decode financial aid letters, and weigh money against personal values before committing to a school.
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