Create a postsecondary action plan.

Creation should include

  • defining key terms
    • admissions
    • college
    • community college
    • financial aid
    • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • grants
    • open admissions policy
    • room and board
    • ROTC
    • scholarship
    • transcripts
    • tuition
    • university
  • exploring various postsecondary options that support your career goals
  • determining the admissions process for postsecondary institutions
  • exploring ways to finance postsecondary education
  • relating how the military can help you meet your career goals
  • assessing the personal and community benefits of AmeriCorps.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What plans are you making for your education or training after high school?
  • What resources are available for finding postsecondary opportunities?
  • What resources does one have for financial objectives?
  • What are the components of a simple budget?
  • How does time, money, and rate of interest relate to meeting specific financial goals?
  • What are some savings and investment options?
  • What advantages can a postsecondary education provide?
  • What opportunities exist at your local community college?
  • What benefits do online courses provide?