Fundamentals of Financial Literacy

Issued by Florida International University (FIU)

Developed within the Office of Scholarships, this badge recognizes fundamental principles of financial literacy and supports earners in developing skills to manage their finances while in college. Earners can demonstrate an understanding of how to finance their education, manage their personal expenses, and plan for their future by learning to navigate difficult financial decisions.

Level Foundational

Skills

Career Management
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Digital Technology
Financial Literacy Skills
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Written Communication

Earning Criteria

Successful completion of all module activities and assessments addressing the learner's understanding on various topics within Financial Literacy.
Successful completion of a reflection paper where learners utilize the knowledge and skills learned in the areas of personal money management, navigating difficult financial decisions, and funding their education to create meaningful financial goals to work toward.