Why Budget? Information by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Pasco County Schools with our valued community partners invite you to join us throughout April for our Financial Literacy Month Experience.
Check Students/Community/Teachers Tabs below for various informative resources.
New resources will be updated throughout the month.
Financial Literacy Month Experience
Resources through Naviance Platform
Students can navigate to the grade level specific topics in Naviance.
Here is the guide on how to access the resources in Naviance.
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Grade Level |
Naviance Lessons at a Glance |
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Grade 6 |
Income and Expenses |
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Grade 7 |
What College costs |
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Grade 8 |
My Financial Aid Options |
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Grade 9 |
How to Pay for College |
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Grade 10 |
The Real Cost of College What Debt looks like |
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Grade 11 |
Financial Aid Options Get Ready for the FAFSA Paying for College |
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Grade 12 |
Completing the FAFSA FAFSA 4caster Financial Aid Offer Analyzer My College Budget National Scholarship Search Types of Scholarships |
Saving For College : Resources by Econlowdown
Florida Council on Economic Education Poster Contest
Suncoast offers savings solutions with features and benefits that will set you on the right track, right from the start. We also have resources like a college savings calculator to help make a savings plan that works for you.
LEARN ABOUT STUDENT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano Announces Essay Contest for High School Students
FPA College Financial Survival Guide Presentation
Annuity.org Financial Literacy Resources
Financial Games by Suncoast Credit Union
Balance Track Suncoast CU (balancepro.org)
Pheabs Finance Scholarship Award
Pheabs mission is to help raise financial awareness so that everyone makes responsible fiscal decisions. Pheabs Financial Awareness Scholarship seeks to champion students who share the same values. Our $2000 award offers 3 students the chance to win a contribution towards their education with the 1st place winner receiving $1000, and both 2nd and 3rd place receiving $500.
Participate in a Presentation to earn a $5 deposit
Saving money and beginning good financial habits helps our young members learn how to save for their dreams. So we’re inviting youth members to join us for age-appropriate financial presentations to learn more about saving.
Register for one of the events below (with parental permission) and participate in the presentation. After it’s over, complete a questionnaire to receive the $5 deposit offer.
The Truist Spring Scholarship is still accepting entries!
Did you know that your students are eligible to enter the Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship Contest once they complete three digital lessons of EVERFI: Financial Literacy? Follow the steps below to make sure your students qualify and apply before April 30th.
FutureSmart Scholarship Contest- Middle School
As a FutureSmart student, you’re eligible to enter the scholarship contest for an opportunity to be awarded a gift card to a 529 college savings plan. Throughout the school year, a total of twenty students will receive a $2,000 gift card and two grand prize winners will receive a $5,000 gift card. Information may be found here.
FIFTH THIRD IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPACITY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
To recognize the efforts of students and teachers committed to financial and entrepreneurship education, Fifth Third will award twenty-eight accomplished students across the country with a $2,500 529 College Savings Gift Card via our scholarship contest. Information may be found here.
"Affordability Has Been Declining": A Discussion of Housing Affordability
A quiz for a Rainy Day
https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/quiz/2020/0220-quiz-for-a-rainy-day
DMCC - Your Guide to Debt Freedom
If you live in Florida and have suffered a loss of income or other financial hardship as a result of the Covid pandemic,
WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.
Click here yo found out more about the Covid Relief for Florida Residents
Financial Games by Suncoast Credit Union
Financial Literacy Month’s mission has always been to promote, advocate for and support financial literacy efforts across the U.S.
Did you know that the state of Florida was graded "C' for Financial Literacy? As the study The Stability and Predictive Power of Financial Literacy: Evidence From Longitudinal Data shows financial literacy is a strong indicator of positive financial outcomes for the future.
The average American household has $145,000 of debt
Prepare Yourself Financially For A Disaster
Know how to prepare and where to store your financial information in case of emergency.
EverFi Class Events
EVERFI team is coming to the Tampa Bay area to do ✨IN PERSON✨ class events! The event's all about getting students to think about their futures and how to make smart money choices - and your class is invited!
During the event, your students will get to explore EVERFI's digital resources and engage in a class discussion. They will take them through a mini-introduction to career planning and financial literacy—you won’t have to lift a finger!
When: April 2024
Who: Your students!
Where: Your classroom!
What: A fun break for your students to engage with important career-readiness and financial literacy topics that will help them thrive in the classroom and the real world. Students will need an internet-accessing device to access our digital lessons through Clever.
Please fill out this form and they will get you on the schedule & set up.
Tax Simulation & Workshop
EVERFI and Intuit TurboTax invites you for a virtual workshop and tax simulation on multiple dates throughout April and May. See details and registration below.
♦️ Who: 8-12th grade students
♦️ When: April-May
♦️ Where: Virtually from their classroom
♦️ What: During a 45-minute session, students will engage in activities to prepare for Tax Day now and in the future. We'll then set them up to work independently through an interactive primer on employment and taxes, followed by a tax simulation.
♦️ How: Teachers can register once on behalf of their class and project the workshop on the board. Click here to register.
Click, Learn, and Teach 
Educators can enroll in any of a series of online professional development programs available from the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta and St. Louis. With three different options to consider, you can select according to your preferred time commitment and level of educational attainment: graduate credit, continuing education credit, or FRB certification.
Student Learning
Suncoast offers a wealth of resources for kids, teens and young adults to help give them a head start to make wise financial decisions early in life. Our learning resources include in-school programs and hands-on exercises and workshops, all specially designed for students.
VIEW OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS
LEARN ABOUT OUR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
LEARN ABOUT OUR STUDENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT
High School Resources
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Read about 11 Money Skills Teens Need Before Graduation to help prepare students for life after graduation.
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Use this tax simulation facilitator guide and teacher discussion guide to teach your high school students how to complete their taxes in advance of the 4/15 tax deadline.
Middle School Resources
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Learn how to teach middle school students financial literacy in a way that stays with them.
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Check out this facilitator guide to walk you through each step of the process to using FutureSmart in the classroom.
Elementary School Resources
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Read why teaching money skills should be part of every math class.
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Use this Pear Deck to engage students on Vault: Financial Literacy for Kids.
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Suncoast Credit Union
Pasco Young Entrepreneurs
Ameriprise Financial
EverFi
We're thrilled to announce that Pasco County Schools has earned EVERFI's 2022 Empowered District Seal!
5/3 Fifth Third Bank
Financial Wellness Workshop Course Overview
Financial Academy Program Overview
Fifth Third is awarding twenty-nine students across the country with a $2,500 529 College Savings Card. Did you know that your students are eligible to enter the contest once they complete one lesson from Finance Academy?
Step 1: Log into your EVERFI account.
Step 2: If you haven't already, click Create Class on EVERFI: Financial Literacy and/or Venture.
Step 3: Students complete one lesson of either course listed above and then apply by May 14, 2023.
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Embark on a journey towards financial literacy with MIDFLORIDA Money Minute, a cutting-edge online platform free to the public, and meticulously crafted to enhance your comprehension of personal finance. This all-encompassing website boasts an array of invaluable resources, designed to provide you and your students with comprehensive financial education:
Financial Literacy Information.pdf
- Comprehensive Courses: Courses span a broad spectrum of financial subjects, tailored to accommodate individuals at every level of expertise.
- Educational Videos: Engaging and informative videos that untangle complex financial concepts, providing an enjoyable learning experience.
- Financial Calculators: Confidently navigate financial decisions using our practical calculators, offering insights into budgeting, saving, debt reduction, investing and more.
- College/Career Explorers: Strategically plan your future with our college and career exploration tools, enabling well-informed decisions about your educational and professional journey.
- Product Links: Gain access to essential financial products through our curated links, empowering you to make informed choices that align seamlessly with your goals.
Explore MIDFLORIDA Money Minute, and elevate your financial understanding today!
FinancialEducation.Midflorida.com
EVERFI Financial Literacy Lesson Planning Calendars
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