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Economics: Teens & College

Colleges that Award Merit Aid

Colleges and Universities that Award Merit Aid

"It’s the fate of being in the middle: a good student but not Ivy caliber, strapped by college costs but not eligible for enough need-based aid. The New York Times analyzed College Board data from colleges and universities that award aid based on academic promise. Amounts represent the estimated merit aid given to first-time freshmen in 2011-12 (asterisks indicate final figures for 2010-11). Figures have been adjusted for inflation." - from the website

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Tragedy of Student Loans

Infographic courtesy of CollegeStats.org



The Tragedy of Student Loans

Money Smarts

  • Dollars from Sense
    An interactive site to instruct young adults in personal finance basics and investing - created by FINRA Investor Education.
  • Generation Money
    Videos, games, quizzes and activities from Channel One.
  • TheMint.org Tips for Teens
    Learn about earning, owing, saving and more.
  • High School Financial Planning
    "If you want to get smart about your cash, you’ve come to the right place!" From the National Endowment for Financial Education, this curriculum for high school students is nationally recognized.

Financial Literacy Sites

Occupational Outlook Handbook

For the College Bound: Students and/or Parents

  • College Savings
    From the College Savings Plans Networks, a non-profit dedicated to making college affordable and accessible, research plans and find resources.
  • College Savings Resources
    From FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, you'll find savings plan analyzers and calculators.
  • Fast Web
    Recommended by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and more, this is one of the oldest and largest sites for scholarship and college searching.
  • FinAid
    Here you'll find a comprehensive guide to financial aid options like scholarships and loans, as well as required forms and instructions.