Differences between federal and private funding, interest rate structures, and repayment plan options. Equips students to evaluate borrowing limits and manage long-term financial commitments.
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 six-lesson program designed to prepare 12th-grade seniors for the transition to university, focusing on time management, financial literacy, academic independence, and mental health.
A comprehensive exploration of the 16 National Career Clusters, guiding high school students through research and creative design of career-focused brochures.
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.
An eight-session psychoeducational transition support group for first-generation college-bound high school seniors. It provides a structured, safe environment for students to build community, unpack imposter syndrome, develop transition resilience, map resources, navigate college finances, manage family shifts, and cultivate personal well-being.
A high-intensity, 2-hour self-paced unit for high school seniors covering the essential North Carolina Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) standards. This sequence compresses complex economic theories and financial management strategies into actionable, mastery-focused modules.
A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.
Master the transition from student to professional. This lesson covers workplace etiquette and the application process through engaging puzzles and reflective self-assessments.
A multi-day project where students act as 'Development Studios' to design, build, and playtest their own career-themed board games, focusing on the impact of education and life choices on long-term outcomes.
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 lesson designed to help high school seniors and their families decode financial aid award letters, calculate true out-of-pocket costs, and compare offers across different institutions. Students will learn the difference between gift aid and self-help aid while mastering the math of college costs.
A comprehensive lesson where students calculate and analyze the Return on Investment (ROI) for various college degrees and career paths, comparing tuition costs and starting salaries.
