Plan for College

Plan for College

Worksheet • 30 min of learning

Here's how Plan for College aligns with curriculum standards in Utah. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

General Financial Literacy

STRAND 2: Students will understand the factors that influence personal financial priorities and learn how to make rational decisions.

Standard 2: Define a rational decision‑making process.

Standards
Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Plan for College
Describe cost‑benefit analysis as a rational decision‑making process.

STRAND 3: Students will understand sources of income and the relationship between career preparation and lifetime earning power.

Standard 2: Understand and begin preparation for post‑secondary training and career.

Standards
Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Plan for College
Calculate the costs of post‑secondary training options and analyze the return on investment (ROI) based on career choices.
Understand the cost differences between public and private and between nonprofit and for‑profit higher education and/or professional training.

STRAND 5: Students will understand principles of personal money management, including budgeting and managing accounts, and the role and impact of credit on personal finance.

Standard 4: Understand the importance and complications of the three big expenses: housing, cars, and education.

Standards
Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Plan for College
Identify sources of funding to assist in post‑high‑school education opportunities and the cost of repayment, including scholarships, grants, loans, savings, tuition reimbursement, work study, and gifts.