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The Life and Work of Jacob Lawrence

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Black History Month provides a time to talk about the accomplishments of African Americans like Jacob Lawrence.
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US Department of Education

Federal Student Aid: Fafsa

For Students 9th - 10th
If a student wants to receive any sort of financial aid, they must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This site explains how and allows you to submit it electronically.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Avoiding Scholarship Scams

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Every year, thousands of students and parents are defrauded by scholarship scams. By understanding how scholarship scams work, students can better arm themselves against scholarship scam artists. For this lesson, students will create a...
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Fast Web: Matching Students to Scholarships

For Students 9th - 10th
Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.
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Fin Aid: Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
FinAid is a comprehensive resource for all college financing topics. Search scholarships and use the financial aid calculators to help you plan for your college experience.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses scholarship and financial aid scams and the truth about financial aid. The only application that will determine eligibility for all programs is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - a form you can...
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Better Lesson: Mixed Operation Practice + Scholarships

For Teachers 6th Standards
Which operation should I use to solve this problem? How can I use bars to model what is going on? What are scholarships and how do I earn them? Students apply their knowledge of decimal operations to answer these questions.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: I Am What I Learn Video Scholarship Essay Contest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of available scholarships to determine which scholarships may be sources of funding for college. Students will create a video essay which will be used to apply for a...
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E Student Loan: Compare College Loan Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
E-Student Loan allows you to compare up to 12 loan programs at one time, based on the information that you provide. There is no charge, but registration is required.
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Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities provides educational resources for hispanic students and professional to be successful in postsecondary education.
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Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Paying for College

For Students 9th - 10th
Give students a helping hand in figuring out how to pay for their college education.
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Go College: The Collegiate Websource

For Students 9th - 10th
GoCollege provides information about scholarships, financial age, student loans, and other resource information for attending the college of your choice.
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Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the reader insight into the mission and purpose of this Catholic Association; namely, to promote and encourage like-minded groups of the same religious persuasion to continue maintaining the high degree and standard of...
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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists provides career related resources to assist Hispanic students and professionals interested in exploring careers in journalism.
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College Prep 101

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Prepare for college and get "survival" tips for academic life. Features include application, financial aid and scholarship information, and advice for student athletes.
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Carl Sandburg High School: Financial Aid Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for information about financial aid? This college/career guidance page has an extensive listing of online financial aid resources.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pennies for Your Future!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a hands-on activity that is designed to guide students through the process of finding and applying for scholarships. Students will use word processing software to write and submit a scholarship that is applicable to them. This...
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College Net

For Teachers 9th - 10th
CollegeNET provides a number of services for the college-bound student. These include the ability to search for colleges based on user-defined criteria, a scholarship/financial aid search, and an online application search.
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US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Explore Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Department of Education provides this comprehensive government publication on grants, loans, and work-study programs. Each piece of information can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding link.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Teen Parent: Don't Just Let It Happen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson addresses facts and fiction about teen pregnancy. It is an in-depth look into the social and financial challenges of teen parenting. It includes a cost analysis of a baby's first year of life. Be aware the subject of this...
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Thrivant Financial for Lutherans

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization was set up by Lutherans to offer financial services for Lutherans. This organization offers scholarships to Lutheran students and loans to members of the Lutheran Church.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
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Ameri Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn how you can make a difference by serving with an Americorps or Learn and Serve America Program. After their term of service, AmeriCorps members receive education awards that help finance college or pay back student...
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Johnson & Johnson: Discover Nursing

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the basics on the nursing field and find a nursing program in your area, or search through hundreds of nurse scholarships.