Amanda Volz brings you another Teacher Tip video on the activity RESEARCH: Finding Scholarships & Grants. In this activity, students are given time, strategies, and resources to search for FREE money for college. Amanda also includes some tips for how to differentiate this project for students who are entering the workforce and do not plan to attend college. 

For all of NGPF's Paying For College resources, visit the Paying for College unit page!

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.