Dr. Robert B. Blair and Dr. Maria L. EdlinMiddle Tennessee State University

Tennessee Business Education AssociationMurfreesboro, Tennessee

College GP$: Goals, Problems, and $olutions

Introductions

Project Highlights

Standards Alignment

Curriculum Design

Module Overview

Lesson Overview

Sample Project

Project Highlights

Financial Education for College Access and Success Grant

Advisory Council

Rebranding

Redesign

Four modules

Seventeen topic

Website

www.collegegps.org

Project Highlights

Social Media

Facebook

Twitter

Graduate Course

Middle School Workshop Series

Research

Dissemination

Considering My FutureModule A

1. DreamingWhat does the future look like? Does planning matter?

2. I Like To…. I Am Good At….Interest and skills inventories

3. When I Grow Up I Want To Be….Possible careers/education needed for my career

4. Public, Private, Technical? Where To Go?Selecting the right post-secondary institution

5. Summative Assessment: Infographic

My Financial Plan For EducationModule B

1. A New “Word” With Big BenefitsFAFSA

2. Money, Money, MoneyGrants, scholarships, lottery, work study, Pell, 529 (or other savings) plans

3. Does Debt Make Sense?Student loans

4. Hey Kid, Have I Got A Deal for You?Scams and consumer protection

5. Summative Assessment: Paper Slide Video

I’m In College!Module C

1. $20 In My Coat PocketCollege budget – where to live, renter’s insurance, utilities, transportation, meal plans, etc.

2. Who’s Going to Take Care of My Money?Financial institutions

3. What Do You Mean I Have Ten Visa’s And A House? Identity theft

4. I’m CoveredAuto, renters/homeowners/health insurance

5. Summative Assessment: Financial Life Presentation

All Grown Up – No MoreSpring Breaks!Module D

1. Out Of College And Raising My Score! Continuing to establish credit – factors that impact your credit score

2. I Need A Ride To WorkAuto loans and other transportation to work

3. Making My Money GrowStocks, bonds, mutual funds, 401k, 403b – ways to grow money

4. Summative Assessment: Infomercial

5. Course Project—Making The Dream A Reality