Am I covered?
Will you have to learn about money before you graduate?
Pick your state and the year you'll graduate from high school. You'll get a plain answer, the reason behind it, and the source.
Your answer will show up here.
Reading your answer
What the answers mean
- Yes, you're covered. Your state guarantees a personal finance course, and your graduating class is included.
- Your class misses it. A required course is coming, but it starts with a later class than yours.
- You'll be taught it, but no dedicated course is guaranteed. The lessons are required, but they can be built into other classes.
- No. Your state doesn't require personal finance to graduate.
Not covered?
You can still learn it
A state rule is the floor, not the ceiling. Ask your counselor whether your school offers personal finance as an elective. Then see how your state compares with the rest of the country.