Updated for 2019 - 2020! High school students need to be better-informed about the true costs and benefits related to college. Especially before making one of the most important decisions of their lives. The College Project fulfills this need by guiding students through lessons and activities designed to help them create a personalized plan for affording the college they want to attend. Easy-to-use financial aid resources, key statistics, and engaging stories are brought together to help show why, where, and how any student can go to college. The College Project focuses on: Costs and benefits of earning a college degree Colleges that meet your needs, and those that don't The best estimate for any student's cost of college Which types of financial aid are better than others How and where you can access financial aid for college Majors and planning for future careers (bonus chapter) You'll learn about the specific aspects of financial aid below, and much more. Grants and scholarships from the U.S., California, and universities The FAFSA, CSS Profile, and no-loan aid Undocumented student aid and the CA Dream Act Student loans and how to manage them responsibly The College Project supports teachers in developing college and career-ready students. This book is aligned with Common Core Standards for ELA and Mathematics. For a variety of electronic student and teacher resources (including access to the e-book), a free teacher's guide and e-rubric, please visit www.thefinancelab.co/tcp