PFL.SS.16.B
Research various sources of funds for postsecondary education and training, including student loans, grants and scholarships, and other sources such as work-study and military programs.
Personal Financial Literacy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
sources of fundspostsecondary educationpostsecondary trainingstudent loansgrantsscholarshipswork-study programsmilitary programs
Skills
- research (various sources of funds for postsecondary education and training) #dok2
- identify (different sources of funding, including student loans, grants and scholarships, work-study, and military programs) #dok1
- compare (features of different funding sources) #dok2
- gather (relevant information about funding options) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different sources of funds for postsecondary education and training. #dok1
- I can research various sources of funds such as student loans, grants and scholarships, work-study, and military programs. #dok2
- I can gather and interpret information about funding options for further education or training. #dok2
- I can compare features and requirements of multiple funding sources for postsecondary education and training. #dok2
Big Ideas
- There are multiple ways to finance postsecondary education and training, each with distinct processes and requirements.
- Researching and understanding funding options empowers students to make informed decisions about financing their education.
Essential Questions
- What are the main types of funding sources available for postsecondary education and training?
- How do student loans, grants, scholarships, work-study, and military programs each support educational expenses?
- What are the key differences between various funding sources for higher education?
- How can you find and evaluate sources of funds for your own education or training?
- Why is it important to research multiple funding options before making a decision?