FINANCIAL FOOTINGS - STEP 1 is designed to guide students through basic personal finance concepts, from how to identify coins and bills to more complex topics such as budgeting and the role of banks. The curriculum includes 4 modules, each with 2 sessions of 20 minutes each.
FINANCIAL FOOTINGS – STEP 2 continues the Financial Footings - Step 1 curriculum covering basic financial concepts surrounding money, budgeting, banking, credit, and investing. Through relatable in-class and take-home activities, students gain an understanding of inflation, goal setting, bank transactions, etc.
FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS – BANKING is designed to help participants understand the ins and outs of financial institutions. Lessons cover banking fees, interest calculations, ID theft, and more! The module is in two 1-hour classes or one 1.5-hour blocks.
FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS – BUDGETING is a module designed to help participants understand the primary components and concepts of a budget, short- and long-term goals, and how to manage a budget. The module is taught in two 1-hour classes or one 1.5-hour block period.
FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS – CREDIT is a module designed to help students understand credit and why it is needed. Lessons cover ways of establishing credit, credit reports, loans, and more! The module is taught in two 1-hour classes or one 1.5-hour block period.
FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS – INVESTING is a module designed to help students understand investment options and their potential benefits. Lessons cover risk vs. return, retirement savings, and more! The module is taught in two 1-hour classes or one 1.5-hour block period.
FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS – RISK MANAGEMENT is a module designed to help students understand insurance, why it is needed, and how it works. Lessons cover premiums, coverage, and much more! The module is taught in two 1-hour classes or one 1.5 hour block period.
FINANCIAL FRAMINGS covers the evolution of currency and the economy, the circular flow of money, and how personal and economic factors can influence this cycle. A 60-90 minute introductory lesson is supplemented with a game-like activity that helps students frame their personal financial decisions within the broader economy.
PATHWAYS is a program designed to help students successfully transition from high school to postsecondary education, and into adulthood through informed and proactive financial decisions, from loan agreements to household budgets to career choices. It includes five modules of 60-90 minutes each.
STUDENT ACADEMY FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT (SAFE) – CREDIT & DEBIT is a program that empowers post-secondary students with the habits, mindset, skills, and information to enhance their financial well-being. Modules are 90-120 minutes each. Students learn about credit and how to responsibly leverage it, while also learning about debt.
STUDENT ACADEMY FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT (SAFE) – GOALS & TOOLS is designed to empower students with habits, mindset, skills, and information to enhance their financial well-being. This 90-120 minute module includes how to develop short, intermediate, and long-term goals, and utilize the tools needed to attain them.
STUDENT ACADEMY FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT (SAFE) - INCOME & TAXES is a program designed to empower students with the habits, mindset, skills, and information to enhance their financial well-being. This module is 90-120 minutes and covers career considerations, current and future income potential, and an overview of the tax system and taxpayer r...
STUDENT ACADEMY FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT (SAFE) – PROTECTING YOURSELF is designed to empower students with habits, mindset, skills & information to enhance financial well-being. This module is 90-120 minutes and covers identity theft & how to recover from it, major insurance types and how insurance helps manage day-to-day risks.
STUDENT ACADEMY FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT (SAFE) – SAVINGS & RETIREMENT is designed to empower students with the habits, mindset, skills, and information to enhance financial well-being. This module is 90 - 120 minutes and covers compound interest, its effect on savings and retirement planning, and retirement planning resources.
