YCCS U - Semester 2 (2021)

Financial literacy is a critical life skill, but many people lack basic financial knowledge—especially young people. This financial literacy course is designed to help you develop smart financial habits. You will analyze your personal finance behaviors. You will learn about budgeting, setting financial goals, opening bank accounts and saving. The goal of this class is simple—to help you graduate as a financially capable young adult. The hallmark feature of this Financial Literacy class is the W!se Certified Financially Literate™ (CFL™) credential awarded to students who pass the Test. The credential demonstrates to colleges and employers that you have the knowledge and skills to be financially savvy.
This course prepares students to complete a test that evaluate students’ knowledge of budgeting, money, interest, credit, banking, insurance, investing, regulatory agencies, housing, and retirement planning. Students who pass the Certification Test become Certified Financially Literate.