This activity will help you meet these educational goals: Content Knowledgo-You will prepare a personal budget based on you chosen
career pathway and desired lifestyle.
• Inquiry-You will conduct online research in which you will collect information and
communicate your results in written form.
• 21" Century Skills-You will use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and
communicate effectively.
Introduction
In this activity, you will research the financial details of your chosen career, including average
salary, the price of college tuition, and your expected lifestyle.
Directions and Analysis
Task: Preparing a Personal Budget
For your chosen
career pathway, research the average pay and the price of college tuition or
training. Then, using the table below, prepare a personal budget reflecting your desired
lifestyle. Budget for all of the income and expense items included in the table. You may
include more income and expense items that you want to plan for.
Type your response in the table:
*Personal Budget*
Money Needed for College:
Career/Pathway:
Tuition/Semester
No. of Semesters:
Total Tuition
Funding Options
Scholarships and Grants
(Expected)
Student Loans
Income after College
Average Pay
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