Grade: 9

Topic: Raise.me Scholarships

Goal Statement: Students will learn information about the Raise.me Scholarship program, as well as, create an account.

Materials:

• Laptop

Procedures:

• • 1. Have students log into their computers and go to: https://www.raise.me/

    2. Students will click on "I'm a Student Button" and follow prompts to create an account. Remind them to use a password they will remember...have them save it in their phone or write it down. Students should use the e-mail address that they most frequently check.

    3. Students will then choose schools to follow, fill out any activities/awards/grades/etc. that they have done so far to determine how many micro-scholarships they already qualify for at various schools.

    4. Discussion questions, if time (have students guess and then Google answers):

       • What is the average cost of a college text book?

       • What is the difference between a private college and a public college?

       • Does tuition or room/board cost more at the University of Iowa? What does room and board mean?

       • How might the Raise.Me micro-scholarships help you at college? What might you use the funds for?

5. **Remind students that they can update their Raise.Me account anytime. Those that wish to, can also request a copy of their transcript from Jody in the Counseling office to verify grades.