Junior Achievement Financial Literacy for Indiana

In response to Indiana’s requirement that high school students successfully complete a financial literacy course before graduation, Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana offers the JA Financial Literacy Course for Indiana—built to meet state requirements and help schools deliver practical, real-world personal finance education.

The course supports educators with ready-to-use lesson materials, engaging activities, and interactive learning experiences that make financial concepts easier to teach and more meaningful for students. Through hands-on budgeting practice and real-world project scenarios, students build a stronger foundation for responsible decision-making—skills they’ll use long after graduation.

Opportunity To Earn College Credits

Students who complete JA’s Financial Literacy course may be eligible to earn up to three college credits through Purdue University Fort Wayne—a real head start on college while still in high school.

By meeting the proficiency threshold on qualifying assessments and completing a simple application process (with parent/guardian permission), students can turn their hard work into credit!

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Course Overview

JA Financial Literacy, is a one-semester teacher-led course that equips high school students with foundational personal finance skills. These concepts include how to earn and save money; how to manage money by being a wise consumer and creating and using a budget; how to manage bank accounts, investments, and credit; how to assess risks and use insurance; and how to address financial problems like identity theft and debt.

Theme One: Careers & Budgeting
Theme Two: Financial Decision Making
Theme Three: Planning For The Future

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