Financial Literacy
Does Your State Require Personal Finance to Graduate? (2026)
Thirty states now guarantee a personal finance course before graduation, but a ‘requirement’ can mean a full semester or a single unit buried in another class. Here is how to find out what your state actually mandates.
Why Financial Literacy Is Fast Becoming a Graduation Rule
A decade ago, almost no state made students learn personal finance to graduate. Now most do, and parents keep pushing for more. Here’s what’s driving the fastest-moving change in high school requirements.