Going to college incurs a lot of expenses you might not have thought about.
Illustrated by Cam Estela
Banzai College & Careers courses help students (ages 15-18) prepare for the reality of transitioning to college life.
- Cost of College: This whimsical take on a traditional expense list walks students through a virtual tour of lands that represent all of the major expenses associated with higher education—and while the land is fantastical, the calculation of college costs is anything but. These costs include tuition, fees, rent, supplies, and more. This course is built with a sophisticated and powerful data set from the National Center for Education Statistics. meaning it can help students estimate everything from expected fees to the average cost of their school’s meal plan.
- Paying for College: There are lots of ways to make advanced education more affordable. This course will show you how to account for everything you'll owe and ways to pay for it.
- Scholarships: Learn about scholarships and prepare an in-depth outline for a scholarship essay.
- College Alternatives: College isn’t your only option. This course shows the variety of options available to students after High School.
- Choosing a Career: Choosing a career is hard and stressful! This course will help students narrow down the areas that align most with their goals and interests.
- Vocabulary Practice: Reinforce learning outcomes by practicing vocabulary
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