6.MATH.14.G
Explain various methods to pay for college, including through savings, grants, scholarships, student loans, and work-study.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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methodscollegesavingsgrantsscholarshipsstudent loanswork-study
Skills
- explain (various methods to pay for college) #dok2
- describe (savings as a method to pay for college) #dok1
- describe (grants as a method to pay for college) #dok1
- describe (scholarships as a method to pay for college) #dok1
- describe (student loans and work-study as methods to pay for college) #dok1
- compare (advantages and disadvantages of different college payment methods) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe savings as a method to pay for college. #dok1
- I can describe grants as a method to pay for college. #dok1
- I can describe scholarships as a method to pay for college. #dok1
- I can describe student loans and work-study as methods to pay for college. #dok1
- I can explain the different methods to pay for college, including savings, grants, scholarships, student loans, and work-study. #dok2
- I can compare the pros and cons of different ways to pay for college. #dok3
Big Ideas
- There are several methods available to help students and families pay for college, each with its own features and benefits.
- Understanding the differences between savings, grants, scholarships, student loans, and work-study helps students make informed decisions about their education financing.
Essential Questions
- What are the different ways that students can pay for college?
- How do savings, grants, scholarships, student loans, and work-study differ from one another?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of paying for college?
- Why is it important to understand the various methods for financing a college education?
- How can students decide which payment method or combination of methods is right for them?