FINANCIAL LITERACY

IMPACTS: Eighth Grade Math Proficiency; High School Graduation; Post-Secondary Enrollment and Attainment

 

 

ACTIONS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

• Development of a referral process for agencies to refer clients to appropriate financial literacy resources
• Develop distribution channels for the Financial Hierarchy of Need

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Review the financial literacy program rankings, identify the gaps and strategize for improved alignment.
• Refine the timeline and action steps for creating a mentorship system for FAFSA completion for fall 2019
  • Develop and/or adopt a one-sheet to guide students and parents in completing the FAFSA
  • Recruit UWNA volunteers to support NACRC in FAFSA labs
  • VITA, Coconino County Community Services ask clients about need for FAFSA support
  • Top 5 FAFSA FAQ’s https://blog.ed.gov/2016/01/top-5-fafsa-questions/

QUESTIONS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

• What education standards exist for K-12 financial literacy from the Arizona Department of Education?
• How is financial literacy being taught in the Flagstaff area public schools?
• What resources exist for helping children in their early years establish a foundation for financial literacy and mathematics?
• What other community organizations provide financial literacy services in the Flagstaff area?
• What qualifications will we use to identify the students/families targeted for FAFSA mentorship?
• What partner organizations can be sources for volunteers for FAFSA mentorship?
• What partner organizations can be sources for identifying potential students/families for FAFSA mentorship?

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FINANCIAL LITERACY TEAM MEMBERS