Grade: 9 

Prior to lesson, please cover running for Student Council by clicking the link below:

Student Council 

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.