UNIT 7: TakE acTION A SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL PLAN Direct Instruction define financial plan and review the components of a successful financial plan. SPIRaLING cONTENT remind students of the postsecondary budget they drafted in unit 4. this week, students will revise that budget to reflect the realities of the cost of attendance at the school or program they've decided on. Summary summarize the learning from the week, and challenge students to mark the items they need to add to their Transition Plan. In the space provided, ask students to reflect on their ability to stick to a budget. LESSON EXTENSION Many more financial literacy activities are available online. POSTSECONDARY BUDGET (FINAL) Have students create a final and realistic postsecondary budget in the space provided here. Have students include the actual details of their financial aid award package if possible. strive for this budget to be balanced and to reflect saving strategies. sample student work from " Susan's Expenses " chart Date oct 1 oct 2 oct 2 oct 3 oct 5 oct 6 oct 8 oct 9 oct 10 oct 11 oct 13 oct 14 oct 15 oct 15 Running Balance $257.60 $242.60 $230.10 $205.10 $185.10 $173.86 $163.61 $148.61 $142.36 $137.36 $124.86 $116.10 $111.60 $111.60 lesson 30: Your PostsecondarY Budget 437