1. Pitfalls of Parent Plus Loans (p 37)
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Pitfalls of Parent Plus Loans (p 37)

2. Discussion Questions
Is it worth it to borrow money to go to college? Justify your answer.
Do you think the federal government should be responsible to help young people afford college, through loans, scholarships and grants? Why or why not?

3. On the sticky note, write a college you want to attend, or one that you plan on attending.
Write what you think the true cost to attend for one year.

4. Task #1 What makes up a “true cost” of a college?
Research what the true cost is for your school
How close were you?

5. Task #2 grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study
Research for your assigned:
types, sources, benefits, tradeoffs, eligibility criteria, and steps you would need to take to receive that aid.
create a list of 3-5 tips, tricks, or things students should be aware of related to this type of aid

6. Define according to article
Pitfalls
Exceeding
Default
Erroneously
Distressed
Dings
skeptical
According to the article, what are the pitfalls of Parent Plus loans?