Engaging Financial Literacy Curriculum to Keep Students in College
Credit card debt is one of the main reasons college students are dropping out of school. Not only that, but the fastest growing group of bankruptcy filers are people age 25 and under.
The good news is that Dave Ramsey, the nation's leading expert in personal finance, has developed a curriculum specifically geared toward college students. Foundations for Life and Money teaches about saving, debt, budgeting and career/college planning. The four-chapter study is an online program designed for maximum flexibility. Institutions will also have the option to purchase the program Blackboard ready.
Foundations for Life and Money is great for both academic and student affairs. Whether it is used in an academic course, orientation, or a fraternity program, this curriculum will meet your needs.
Increase retention at your institution, and keep the tuition dollars on your campus. Help your students handle their money, and empower your graduates to start their adult life with a solid financial foundation. Contact us today!
Experience a Sample Chapter
Foundations for Life and Money is like no other personal finance curriculum. But don’t just take our word for it. Use these free samples to preview the video chapters, student guide, activities and other resources.
Preview Chapter 1 Samples
Dave and Rachel Ramsey apply key financial concepts using interactive video material, interviews, discussions, and input from college students.
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Download the Sample Student Guide
The interactive student guide helps students follow along as Dave teaches via DVD. The guide expands on what they learn through the use of case studies, fill-in questions and discussion questions.
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Download Sample Discussion Questions
Thought-provoking discussion questions accompany each video section, allowing students to share ideas and reactions with one another in a class or online setting.
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Evaluate a Sample Activity
Enhance each chapter with insightful, entertaining activities that challenge students with real-world scenarios and provide practical money-management skills.
Next Steps
Learn how to bring Foundations for Life and Money to your campus by calling 888.227.3223 ext. 5248 to speak with an advisor. You can also email us at youth@daveramsey.com
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Learn how to bring Foundations for Life and Money to your campus by calling 888.227.3223 ext. 5248 to speak with an advisor. You can also email us at youth@daveramsey.com
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Drop-Out Rate
University administrators say they lose more students to credit card debt than to academic failure.
"The Case for Economic Education," Junior Achievement, August 2004
Financial Education
84% of undergraduates indicate they need more financial management education.
"How Undergraduates use Credit Cards," Sallie Mae, 2009
Student Credit Card Debt
Up to one in three college students graduate with over $10,000 in credit card debt, in addition to student loans.
"Be Debt Smart" Survey, Sallie Mae, 2007
Student Loan Debt
The average student loan debt has now surpassed $20,000 for an undergraduate degree—a figure that excludes popular “private” loans that may have much higher interest rates.
U.S. Department of Education National Center for Educational Statistics, 2007
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