Seal of Personal Finance

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 Seal of Personal Finance Flyer

 

Intent to Participate Form 

for 2023-2024 School Year

  Reporting Form

for 2022-2023 School Year

The Arizona Seal of Personal Finance program recognizes high school students who achieve a high level of proficiency in Personal Finance. The seal is placed upon the student's diploma and noted on their transcript.

Arizona Seal of Seal of Personal Finance Program Proposed Board Rule

Arizona Seal of Personal Finance Presentation - Email ADE for an accessible version of this presentation

 

Participation in the Seal of Personal Finance Program

Eligibility for the State Seal of Personal Finance

  • Any public school, charter, or district may choose to participate.
  • Students must complete all requirements during grades 9-12.
  • Students must complete all social studies courses with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale.
  • Students must complete 1 activity from each of the 4 categories.
    • Passage of an assessment of personal finance
    • Completion of an approved personal finance program
    • Participation in a co-curricular or extracurricular program
    • Completion of a college and/or career readiness plan

  • Public school districts and charters are required to notify the Arizona Department of Education by September 1st of each school year by filling out the Intent to Participate Form.
  • Public school districts and charters must designate at least one individual to serve as the Coordinator of the Program.
  • Participating school districts and charters must submit a Reporting Form within 90 days from the close of school or by September 1st of the following school year.
  • Participating school districts and charters must make information regarding the Seal of Personal Finance program available to parents and students.

Participating students must pass a personal finance assessment. The menu of options is as follows:

  • Free assessment available through CEE and other organizations
  • EverFi Cumulative Financial Literacy Exam
  • NexGen Personal Finance End-of-Course Exam
  • Personal Finance-related Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Objective Test
    • FBLA Personal Finance
    • DECA Personal Financial Literacy Exam
  • Other programs not listed may be used if approved by the Arizona Department of Education, contact [email protected] for appproval.

Participating students must complete an approved personal finance program or curriculum with a B or better. The menu of options is as follows:

  • EverFi Financial Program
  • HSFFP - High School Financial Planning Program
  • Take Charge Today - University of Arizona
  • Money Moments - MidFirst Bank
  • Hands-on Banking - Wells Fargo
  • NextGen Personal Finance Courses
  • Better Money Habits - Bank of America
  • 360o of Financial Literacy - AICPA
  • Thrive Financial Literacy for Teens - Pay Your Family First
  • Financial Fitness for Life - ACEE
  • Virtual Economics - ACEE
  • Money Vehicle Program
  • Knowledge Matters Personal Finance Course
  • Discover Pathways to Financial Success
  • Foundations in Personal Finance - Ramsey Education
  • Edmentum Personal and Family Finance Course
  • Additional programs offered by banks, credit unions, and the Federal Reserve
  • Other programs not listed may be used if approved by the Arizona Department of Education, contact K[email protected] for approval.

Participating students must complete an approved personal finance co-curricular or extracurricular program. The menu of options is as follows:

  • ACEE Stock Market Game
  • Investwrite National Essay Contest
  • ACEE Mayor's Challenge
  • Capitol Hill Challenge
  • Junior Achievement High School Program
  • CTSO Programs:
    • DECA Personal Financial Literacy Event
    • DECA Personal Financial Literacy Promotion Project
    • DECA Virtual Business Challenge - Personal Finance
    • FBLA LifeSmarts
    • FBLA Virtual Business Personal Finance Challenge
    • FCCLA/ Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Challenge - Personal Finance
  • Other programs not listed may be used if approved by the Arizona Department of Education, contact K[email protected] for approval.

Participating students must complete an approved personal finance college and/or career readiness plan. The menu of options is as follows:

  • ECAP
  • FAFSA Completion
  • CTED Certificate Program Leading to Industry Credential
  • Written Reflection Including College/Career Plan Post-High School

  • Intent to Participate - Completed by September 1st of each school year students participate in the Seal of Personal Finance
  • Reporting Form - Completed no later than 90 days after the school year or by September 1st of the next school year

Currently, ADE is evaluating all Category 1, 2, and 3 items. A rubric will be posted. All Category 1, 2, and 3 items will need to then go through the State Board of Education approval process.