Choosing My Path
Pairs will work towards reviewing the mentee’s post-secondary options and analyzing the pros and cons of each option. Pairs will focus on financial aid and reading award letters to support the mentee in making a fiscally responsible decision. There are also opportunities for pairs to explore personal finances. The phase will culminate in the mentee choosing a post-secondary pathway for themself.
Resource | Description |
| Parent/Guardian Guide: How to Support Your Child in Making a Decision | This guide serves to help guardians understand how to discuss the pros and cons of their child's post-secondary options. |
| Mentor Guide: How to Support Your Mentee in Making a Decision | This guide serves to help mentors understand how to discuss the pros and cons of their mentee's post-secondary options. |
| Appealing for Financial Aid | This is a guide serves to help pairs understand how to appeal for financial aid. |
| 2024 FAFSA Next Steps | This document outlines the next steps for the 2024 FAFSA submission year. |
| Pair Checklist | This checklist, that lives on the Platform, will provide pairs with key objectives to hit before the end of the phase. |
Lesson | Objective | Resources |
| 4.1 Understanding Personal Finance | SWBAT understand the importance of managing credit and budgeting. | |
| 4.2 Understanding Credit | SWBAT understand the importance of managing credit and debt. | |
4.3 Navigating Employment | SWBAT reflect on how to self-advocate in the workplace. | |
4.4 My Award Packages | SWBAT learn how to read an award letter. | |
4.5 Comparing My Award Packages | SWBAT compare their own award letters to understand the costs of each package. | |
4.6 My Fit Factors | SWBAT review their post-secondary fit factors. | |
4.7 Making My Choice | SWBAT make an informed post-secondary choice for themselves. |
Event | Description | Resources |
| Pair Event: Considering My Options | Pairs will compare and contrast the mentee’s post-secondary options to identify the most suitable choices for the mentee. | |
| Pair Event: Making My Choice | Mentors will support their mentee in finalizing their post-secondary choice. |
