Lesson 5: Planning for college & careers

Teen Girl Learning Series | Lesson 5

Lesson 5 is divided into 2 parts to help you plan for your future. We’ll cover what’s after high school, from continuing on to higher education to directly entering the workforce. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. This is your life—we’re just here to help you understand your options!

By the end of this lesson, you'll both know:

  1. Potential opportunities to explore after high school
  2. College costs and how to plan for them—including student loans, FAFSA, scholarships and more
  3. Different ways to save and pay for college
  4. How to compare and weigh different options for your future



Activities and Conversation Starters

  • Lesson 5.1 Discovering Your Path After High School

    Share where you see yourself after high school (if you don’t know—that’s OK!) and discuss potential opportunities.

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    • Lesson 5.2 Saving & Paying for College

      Talk through any future concerns or hesitations and create a plan to start saving for your dream school.

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Congratulations! You did it.

Are you feeling more confident in your financial future? We hope so! Because you just completed all 5 lessons. Continue to our final wrap up to access more educational resources and actionable next steps to help you make a game plan.


Note: Lessons do not have to be taken in order.

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