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Financial Literacy

The Financial Literacy Minor offers courses of study focusing on family financial management and well-being of individuals and families. The curriculum is designed to develop skills to educate individuals and families in budgeting and debt management.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Financial Literacy students at EIU

Why Study Financial Literacy at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on real-world simulations.
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Financial Literacy | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Financial Literacy at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Real-world based coursework
Hands-On Experience, Financial Literacy students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Financial Literacy minor is an interdisciplinary course of study focused on family financial management and the economic well-being of individuals, families and communities. It is a fit if you want to educate and advocate for consumers, and you are interested in budgeting, debt management and how families handle financial stress.

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Linda Simpson
Assistant Chair and Professor
ldsimpson@eiu.edu
Klehm Hall 2425
217-581-5808
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Dianne Timm
Chair, School of Human Development
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2109
217-581-5327
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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