Step-by-step navigation of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) including FSA ID creation and income reporting. Addresses dependency status, tax documentation requirements, and deadlines to maximize financial aid eligibility.
A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.
A comprehensive guide to help students navigate the transition from high school to post-secondary life, covering career exploration, college applications, financial aid, and essential life skills.
A middle-school friendly 12-day unit that introduces 8th graders to the world of higher education, focusing on building awareness, exploring career-college connections, and demystifying the path to college through a "Dream College" research project.
A comprehensive 5-session bridge program for GED students to navigate the transition from program completion to higher education, trade certification, or career advancement, leveraging their unique resilience as adult learners.
A 6-session small group intensive for rising high school seniors, focusing on finalizing college paths, mastering financial aid execution, and crafting high-stakes narratives for applications and interviews.
A comprehensive 7-week curriculum designed to prepare high school students for the college transition, covering admission strategies, financial aid, and major-to-career pathways.
A comprehensive 10-day unit designed to guide students through self-discovery, exploration of the 16 career clusters, and mastery of essential college application vocabulary. Students will complete interest inventories, map their skills to potential paths, and build a foundational understanding of post-secondary options.
A comprehensive guide for high school seniors navigating the college financial aid process, from initial applications to understanding award letters.
A comprehensive 6-week course designed to help students navigate the unique higher education ecosystem of Utah, compare tuition costs across public, private, and technical institutions, and master the core academic and personal habits necessary for collegiate success.
A 4-week college readiness program designed specifically for first-generation students, covering college types, financial literacy, the application process, and post-acceptance steps.
A 6-session Tier 2 group series for 12th-grade students to explore college and career pathways, develop application skills, and create a personalized post-graduation plan.
This project-based sequence guides graduate students through FAFSA completion by framing it as a strategic business decision. Students will audit institutional costs, build realistic budgets, calculate precise borrowing needs, and learn to navigate professional judgment appeals to minimize long-term debt.
A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.
An introductory lesson for 9th graders to understand high school academics, college and career pathways, entrance requirements, and the basics of financial aid including GPA, FAFSA, and scholarships.
A comprehensive guide for Texas high school seniors to navigate graduation requirements, college applications, military enlistment, and workforce entry.
A comprehensive 50-minute lesson designed to help 12th graders navigate their post-high school options, including college, trade school, military, and the workforce. The lesson includes goal setting, personal statement drafting, and financial aid exploration.
A comprehensive set of resources to guide high school seniors through the college application process, from early summer preparation to final spring decisions.
A comprehensive senior year transition lesson designed to guide high school seniors through monthly college milestones, application deadlines, financial aid filings, and post-secondary planning. This lesson equips students with a physical tracking tool, an interactive presentation, and counselor advisory notes to reduce transition anxiety.
A comprehensive lesson designed for Colorado youth, particularly those experiencing homelessness, to understand and access vital public benefits including SNAP, Medicaid, Pell Grants, SSI, and local resources through Colorado PEAK and 2-1-1. This lesson provides clear, visual, and highly structured materials designed with neurodiversity in mind.
A collection of visual checklists and organizers to help high school students navigate the complex transition to post-secondary life, covering college, trade schools, military, and the workforce.
A 15-minute training module for mentors advising first-generation college students on the financial aid process, focusing on empathy, terminology, and practical timelines.
A comprehensive lesson for first-generation students on navigating financial aid, including the FAFSA process, understanding aid types, and decoding award letters.
A hands-on professional development activity where participants categorize common ICAP tasks to distinguish between compliance-driven actions and high-impact outcomes that lead to student success.
A comprehensive program evaluation framework designed for first-generation, underserved high school students, featuring detailed metrics for individual and group outcomes, long-term follow-up strategies, and ready-to-print pre- and post-assessment tools focusing on college readiness and social-emotional coping.
