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Financial Literacy Standards

9.4: Managing Credit

12.4: Post-secondary education is often financed by students and families/caregivers through a combination of scholarships, grants, student loans, work-study, and savings.

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12.4.a: Describe the different sources of funding for postsecondary education.
12.4.b: Explain the role the FAFSA plays in applying for college financial aid.

12.5: Federal student loans have lower rates and more favorable repayment terms than private student loans, and may be subsidized.

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Defined by Standards for Personal Finance: NGPF 9th-12th Grades and align with Fill Out the FAFSA
12.5.b: Describe the process of applying for a student loan.