Aid Detective Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for high school seniors detailing how to teach students to compare financial aid offers, including objectives, materials, and a step-by-step instructional sequence.
Aid Detective Slides
A 10-slide visual presentation for teaching financial aid comparison. It covers COA, EFC, Gift Aid, Loans (Federal vs Private), and the critical Net Price formula with a cohesive "Aid Detective" aesthetic.
College Cost Comparison Worksheet
A student worksheet for comparing two college financial aid offers. Includes sections for calculating COA, Gift Aid, Loans, and Net Price for a State University and a Private College, followed by critical reflection questions.
College Cost Comparison Answer Key
Detailed answer key for the College Cost Comparison Worksheet, providing calculation steps and sample analytical responses for teachers to use during grading or discussion.
Aid Detective Script
A comprehensive teacher facilitation script for the "Smart Choices, Less Debt" lesson. It includes verbal cues for the warm-up, guided instructional points for the slides, and prompts for the worksheet activity and debrief.