College-bound seniors will begin receiving their financial aid award letters this month. While exciting, it also can be an overwhelming process for students and families.
How students finance their education can have long-term impacts on their personal finances. For educators, this creates a perfect opportunity to engage teens in a meaningful conversation, helping them to think through their options and to apply sound financial principles as they create a plan for success.
Remember, the rule of thumb for paying for college is to use free money first, your money second and borrowed money last. See the infographic "Prioritizing Options to Pay for College" for more details.
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Teens are so busy it is sometimes hard to find opportunities to spend quality time with them.
The
NEFE Activity Guide offers guidance for parents to share their stories and engage teens in a meaningful conversation about their work and financial future.
New February 2016 NEFE Content
In February, NEFE explored the topic of love and money, sharing stories that ranged from how ex-NFL player Andra Davis and his wife work as a team to manage their money, to financial infidelity, and even how to have a "happy financial divorce."
On Your Own posted a guest video by Ben Carter of Washington, D.C.-based Manage Your Damn Money, a Web series that combines interviews with financial experts and musical performances by local musicians.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
At www.hsfpp.org you can find face-to-face training events in your state and register for a live 45-minute introduction webinar that fits into your schedule. Webinar dates are now available through February 2016.
NEFE Resources for Educators
CashCourse® - online materials for college students
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The High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) is the flagship program of the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE®). NEFE is the leading private nonprofit, noncommercial foundation dedicated to inspiring empowered financial decision-making for individuals and families through every stage of life.
Learn more about the complete suite of NEFE's free consumer and educator resources at www.nefe.org.
