1. FAFSA STEP-BY-STEP 1

2. STUDENTS WILL LEARN BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAFSA INCLUDING KEY DEADLINES, MATERIALS NEEDED, AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BOTH APPLICATIONS. STUDENTS WILL DISCUSS THE VARIOUS FAFSA SECTIONS AND REVIEW THE QUESTIONS IN EACH. STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND THE ADVANTAGES OF COMPLETING THE FAFSA ONLINE AND REVIEW KEY TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTING THEIR APPLICATION. STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS AND STEPS TO SECURE AID FOR COLLEGE. Lesson Objectives 2

3. Breakout 1: Recap and Intro to FAFSA (15 minutes) 3 Directions: Complete and discuss the “An Introduction to FAFSA” handout. Use the “FAFSA: Overview” and “FAFSA: Getting Ready” handouts.

4. Breakout 2: Application Questions (20 minutes) 4 Directions: You have 5-6 minutes to complete and discuss the “FAFSA: The Application” handout. You will require the “2014-15 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.”

5. Breakout 3: Financial Aid Evolution (10 minutes) 5 Directions: Review the “10 FAFSA Tips” handout. These are five steps for securing student aid for college. A gesture will be demonstrated to illustrate each step in the process. These gestures will be used in a game called “Financial Aid Evolution.” The goal is to evolve from one step to the next and finish at “Step 5 – Attending College.” How will students evolve from one step to the next? By playing a lively game of “Rock, Paper, Scissors!”

6. Breakout 3: Financial Aid Evolution (10 minutes) 6 HOW TO PLAY: 1.Everyone begins at “Step 1” and makes the associated gesture. Players can only play against other players in the same evolutionary stage (e.g. making the same gesture). 2.The entire class will pair up and play, “rock, paper, scissors.” “Rock” beats “scissors,” “scissors” beats “paper,” and “paper” beats “rock.” 3.The winner from each pair “evolves” to “Step 2,” holds up their new gesture, and plays against someone who is also in this evolutionary stage. The loser from each pair remains in Step 1, holds up their sign, and plays against someone else in the same stage. Remember: Players can only play against other players in the same evolutionary stage. 4.Play continues for 5 minutes or until everyone reaches Step 5.

7. Reflect and Review (5 minutes) 7 Individually complete your “Student Reflection” handout. Then spend 2-3 minutes in your small group sharing what you learned or how you can apply today’s workshop content. Think about: What information resonated with you about today’s workshop? What information was new to you? What information was most helpful to learn about? Why? What knowledge can you pass on or share with family members? Be ready to share your key learnings with the class.

8. Closing (2 minutes) 8 HOMEWORK: Talk with your parent(s) about the FAFSA and what materials they need parents to provide. PRE-WORK FOR THE NEXT WORKSHOP: