Educational Methodologies & Standards

Distinguished financial literacy programs do not merely dispense knowledge; they mold or modify people’s behavior to guide them toward financial wellness. The National Financial Educators Council’s curriculum meets educational standards and learning benchmarks designed to improve participants’ financial capabilities.

The NFEC sets benchmarks for financial education to help people work more effectively toward financial wellness. The presentations are designed to deliver more than just education. Participants complete real-world project-based learning activities that build their financial foundations. The focus on behavior molding encourages participants to develop their own personal financial plans and schedule practical action steps that give them a clear roadmap to follow into the future.

Distinguished financial literacy programs do not merely dispense knowledge; they mold or modify people’s behavior to guide them toward financial wellness. The National Financial Educators Council’s curriculum meets educational standards and learning benchmarks designed to improve participants’ financial capabilities.

The presentations are designed to deliver more than an education. Participants are completing real world project-based learning activities that build their financial foundation. The focus on behavior molding has participants developing their own personal financial plan and scheduling practical action steps that give them a clear roadmap to follow.

The curriculum developed by the NFEC’s team of award-winning educators, specialists in a variety of finance-related fields, and financial education experts has yielded curriculum that bridges the gap between theory-based education and practical application. The materials employ a learner-centered approach and leverage best practices in education to improve retention rates and move participants to take positive action.

The lesson plans has been tested by thousands of organizations and gone through several iterations to create a state-of-the-art product that can make a lasting difference in participants’ financial capabilities. The programming has been widely recognized for its ability to connect with students and inspire participants of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds to develop positive financial habits.

The NFEC’s curriculum is 100% independent and include no advertising which makes it unique compared to most programs on the market today. In many cases lesson plans offered by credit card companies, financial institutions and government agencies include advertisement for their financial services or propaganda for their economic policies. Our focus is purely educational and our goal is to help the learner reach the level of financial success they desire.

The NFEC makes it easy for you to conduct financial literacy presentations that can accommodate a variety of schedules and learning outcome goals. The curriculum is modular so lesson will fit your allotted timeline and include the tools needed to lead a class. You have the flexibility to go through the coursework from front to back or choose standalone lessons you want to cover. A variety of prepackaged workshops are also included to provide you a simply way to host financial education courses that prepare students for common life events.

Besides delivering you the materials, our team also provides complimentary consultations to assist the development or expansion your programming. It’s our objective to get your program up and running effectively so you can focus your efforts on sharing the material with those you serve.

We commend you for your interest helping others gain the knowledge needed to make informed financial decision that bring them closer to their personal financial goals. Continue with the tour now and feel free to contact us anytime with questions.

Educational Methodologies

The educational methodologies developed by the NFEC support learners to develop positive financial behaviors, acquire financial knowledge, and establish systems that help them work toward stronger financial positions. As such, these research-based educational and financial principles incorporate insights from both the pedagogical canon and current research into how people change attitudes and behaviors.

The methodologies applied account for the fact that every person has different financial habits, emotional connections with money, and current financial realities. Each learner is different, and their unique needs should be considered in the programming.

Learner Standards

The NFEC’s Financial Literacy Framework & Standards for learners was developed to improve the quality and enhance the impact of instruction in financial literacy. These standards define what a person should know about personal finance across 10 core areas of subject matter.

For educators, these standards set performance goals for those participating in the training. For learners, they provide learning goals that give them clear targets for which to strive. When both educators and learners have clear goals, the program is better positioned to achieve positive outcomes.


Standards for Financial Literacy Learners: Kids (PK through 8th Grade)

Standards for Financial Literacy Learners: High School, College, Adults

These standards lay out the learning goals and educational outcomes for financial education programs designed to reach children in PK through eighth grade. Drawing upon well-recognized pedagogical principles including Core Knowledge, Depth of Knowledge, and Cognitive Development theories, the standards offer a conceptual framework to teach kids about money in a way that aligns with their current developmental levels.

Kids Financial Literacy Standards PK – 8th Grade