Finding the Right College
Introduction
For many students, college is right around the corner. Going to college takes a great deal of research, thought, and money. This web quest is going to help you get started in this exciting journey.
The Task
Research UCLA, Florida State, Penn State University, and a college of your choice. Compare and contrast the cost of each college. Choose one of the colleges and research a major. Research the potential jobs and salaries of that major. Discover the numbers behind financing your college education.
The Process
Copy and paste the chart below to answer questions #1-10. The first three blocks must be filled in for each college (up to and including Yearly Total). The rest of the blocks are to be filled in only under the college of your choice.
Research the tuition costs and room and board costs of the four colleges. Copy and paste the chart below and fill in the appropriate numbers.
Calculate the yearly cost of each college.
Select the college that you feel will meet your academic and financial needs.
Research and select a major at your chosen college. Be sure to research the required number of years needed to earn your desired degree.
Calculate your total college cost based upon your college and number of years required.
Use the loan calculator on the given link to determine your monthly payment (assume you need to repay the total cost after scholarship) if you pay off your student loan in
10 years
20 years
Scroll down on the loan payment page to find the suggested salary needed to repay a loan of this size for (a) and (b).
Research and find at least one scholarship that meets your talents.
Calculate the total savings of your college costs if you were to receive that scholarship for every year you are enrolled.
Calculate the monthly savings of your 10 year and 20 year loan payment if you were to receive the scholarship.
Research three careers and the corresponding salaries that you could pursue with your degree. Include this information in the Conclusion section of the web quest. Consider if you will be able to afford your loan payment. How will this affect your college intentions?
Conclusion
Write a paragraph describing your possible college intentions and costs for this decision based upon your research. Analyze all of your findings from #1-10 in the process. You should also address any other cost factors or savings that make your situation unique and supports your choice of colleges or post-high school education.
Bibliography
Include a Bibliography with any additional hyperlinks you used in researching this decision.
Suggested Links
Pennsylvania State University
Florida State University
UCLA
Loan payment calculator
Scholarship sites
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
http://www.college-scholarships.com/
Careers and Salaries
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
http://www.careerexplorer.net/descriptions.asp
College PSU FSU UCA Your choice
Yearly tuition and fees
Room and board
Yearly total
Annual scholarship
Number of years required
Total college cost without scholarship
10 years monthly payment with scholarship
Monthly savings for 10 year loan payment with scholarship
Suggested salary to repay 10 year loan
20 years monthly payment with scholarship
Monthly savings for 20 year loan payment with scholarship
Suggested salary to repay 20 year loan
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