WISELearn Personal Financial Literacy
The Personal Financial Literacy WISELearn Group is resource central for schools, instructors, etc. on Personal Financial Literacy. Join today and get access to more than 100 PFL resources aligned to the Wisconsin PFL standards. Resources continue to be added!
Wisconsin-Based Resources
- See how Wisconsin ranks in financial literacy and what experts say the fed and state governments should be done.
- Your Life, Your Money is aimed at young adults who want to get their financial lives on track. It features a number of financial experts, including our friends Michelle Singletary (of Wisconsin) and Beth Kobliner.
- "The Case for High School Financial Literacy"
- Reality Stores and other events sponsored by the Educational Foundation of the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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| WI Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) |
Look Forward to Your Future website is a resource for students and parents who are facing questions and decisions about college and student debt. |
| Economics Wisconsin | We work with teachers across Wisconsin through our Centers for Economic Education, our workshops and other financial and economic programs. |
| Governor's Council on Financial Literacy and Capability | The Council is part of a pro-active approach to improving financial literacy in Wisconsin and making the state the recognized national leader when it comes to promoting financial literacy. |
| Wisconsin Jump$tart Coalition | Speakers for the classroom Support for financial literacy |
| Asset Builders of America |
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| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) | Workshops for teachers, as well as students |
| Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WAFSAA) |
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| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (JA) |
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| Next Gen Personal Finance in Wisconsin | |
| Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges | College Readiness 21 program |
| College Possible (Milwaukee) | After-school program in Milwaukee for low-income students preparing for college |
| Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation | Dedicated to helping make college a reality. Also make successful student loan repayment possible, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education and private lenders. |
| Higher Education Aids Board | HEAB administers programs of student financial aid, including grant, scholarship, and loan programs; tuition reciprocity agreements; and tuition capitation contracts. |
| SecureFutures (formerly Make a Difference Wisconsin) |
Proven financial education curriculum for educators; lessons led by volunteers from your business community; flexible lessons and scheduling. |
| Wisconsin Institute for Certified Public Accountants |
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| Wisconsin Educational Opportunities Program (WEOP) |
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| UW-Madison Center for Financial Security |
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| Xello (formerly Career Cruising) |
Financial Literacy connections to Wisconsin Academic & Career Planning for all students in grades 6-12.
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Questions
Jennifer Jackson
Business & IT Education Consultant
(608) 266-2803
Julie Anderson
Family & Consumer Sciences Consultant
(608) 266-7330
Kristen McDaniel
Social Studies Education Consultant
(608) 266-2207