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College planning worksheet for high school students calculating tuition, fees, scholarships, and FAFSA grants to determine actual college costs.
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How Much Is This Actually Going to Cost? College Cost Calculator

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This comprehensive college-planning worksheet walks 9th–12th graders through calculating the real cost of attending a specific college or university. Students research tuition and fees, locate financial aid office contact information, identify available scholarships and federal Pell Grants, and determine their remaining cost after aid. Includes reflection questions and action steps for scholarship search and FAFSA preparation. Ideal for career and college readiness units, guidance counselor lessons, or senior-year college planning.

Subject:
Life Skills
Topic:
Financial
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated January 2026

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