Financial Literacy
Learn Money Skills: Financial Literacy in High School
Ohio law requires high schoolers to earn half a credit in financial literacy to graduate. This class teaches students how to manage money, save for the future, and make smart financial choices.
How Does the Financial Literacy Credit Work?
- Students can count this half-credit as an elective or as part of their math credits—but it can’t replace core math courses like Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2.
- If a student uses Advanced Computer Science instead of Algebra 2 to graduate, the financial literacy credit must count as an elective.
What Will Students Learn?
The course follows Ohio’s Financial Literacy Standards, covering topics like:
- Budgeting and saving money
- Understanding loans, credit, and debt
- Paying taxes
- Planning for college or a career
- Investing and building wealth
Why is This Important?
Financial literacy helps students prepare for life after high school, teaching them the skills they need to be confident with money. It’s not just a class—it’s knowledge for life!
If you're a student or parent, talk to your school about how this graduation requirement will help you build a brighter future.
Financial Literacy is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential, along with the mathematical calculations necessary to make informed decisions. The topics covered include income, money management, spending, credit, saving, and investing.